Electric Distribution Systems; EDS) Engineering Technician Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Energy/Power Generation

Position: Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) Engineering Technician

Department

ES EDS-227210

Career Area

Engineering and Architecture

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Posting Open Date

09/15/2026

Final date to receive applications

09/24/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Energy Utilities Specialist - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC13 / GN12

Working Title

Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) Engineering Technician

Position Number

Vacancy

P021381

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm
Emergency Duty, Adverse Weather Essential and Communicable Disease Mandatory Position - as such this position must report to work during adverse weather (snow, ice, tornado, hurricane, etc.), University declared emergency event and/or pandemic or other health emergency.

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$62580 - $69533

Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) is the distribution of electricity to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. This is accomplished through a complex system of 12kV underground circuits in duct banks run all over campus, which is controlled and protected by a modern relay and control system. EDS is part of Energy Services.

Position

Summary

Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) receives electric energy from both the local utility provider, Duke Energy, and the UNC-CH Cogeneration Facility. The electricity from both sources is delivered to four (4) substations, three (3) of which have been recently expanded and upgraded. The substations have a total power capacity of 251 megawatts or approximately enough power for 26,000 homes. Three substations are connected using an entirely new technology in high voltage switch gear, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).

This is the first of its type on the Duke Energy system. This special state-of-the-art switch gear technology provides the means to completely enclose the necessary high voltage conductors and switch gear inside housings that are insulated with a special gas, sulfur hexafluoride. These upgrades provide significant improvement in system reliability and some redundancy in the event of any system problem or failure, while allowing for continued growth and expansion of the University electric energy delivery system.

The University owns and operates an electrical distribution system extending from the substations to each of the individual…