Lead Engineering Technologist

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance in identification, analysis and resolution of problems.
• Engage with the industry and other utilities to assess and improve Duke’s program structure and implement best practices.
• Ensure accomplishment of business goals through effective leadership planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities of self and others.
• Review and prepare thorough technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches, and craft recommendations for necessary actions.
• Conduct engineering and related studies.
• Participate in frequent working group phone calls and face‑to‑face meetings to coordinate and implement changes driven by fleet and industry best practices.
• Strive to continually improve job‑related technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to develop others in the area of subject matter expertise.
• Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities and leverage industry expertise.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Support the company’s goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Coach and mentor other Engineering Technologists and early‑career engineers.

• Associated degree in Engineering Technology and minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of required degree, high school/GED and minimum 10 years related work experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Demonstrated skills applying leadership in technical project management, program oversight, and/or governance.

• Hybrid work: work from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding; hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated facility.
• Reliable transportation to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• 5–15% travel required.
• Relocation assistance provided as applicable.
• No visa sponsorship; position requires lawful work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.