Duke Energy Corporation

Sr Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years experience with an Associate Degree, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Electric utility distribution experience, particularly in customer-facing design work.
  • Storm damage assessment experience.
  • Ability to work safely in the field as a lone worker.
  • Experience working with customers and construction crews.
  • Proficiency in Work Order Design Tools, such as DesignLite, BOUD, Maximo, SEDS, or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems.
  • Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals.
  • Prepare thorough and accurate technical documents, reports, and sketches independently.
  • Conduct engineering studies and related analyses.
  • Commit to continual improvement of technical knowledge and job performance.
  • Foster positive working relationships to coordinate work activities effectively.
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model available.
  • Opportunity for continued professional development and knowledge enhancement.
  • Business units may require field site visits, promoting diverse work experiences.
Full Job Description
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 21, 2026

The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.

Responsibilities
  • Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,
  • Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,
  • Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches,
  • Conducts engineering and related studies,
  • Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,
  • Maintains accurate records and files,
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.


Basic/Required Qualifications (Senior Engineering Technologist):
  • Either 4+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree.


Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology
  • Has a valid driver's license
  • Electric Utility Distribution Experience, especially with customer-facing design work
  • Experience with Damage Assessment during storms
  • Comfortable working safely in the field and driving as a lone worker
  • Has experience working with customers and construction crews
  • Experience using Work Order Design Tools, especially DesignLite, BOUD, Maximo, SEDS, or AutoCAD


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Mobility Classification
  • Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants


Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Duke Energy Corporation Careers

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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
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