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**Position Summary**
This role is to advance customer service in the preparation and construction of work orders to build a smarter energy future for new Residential and mixed-use developments.The successful candidate has the desire, skills, and abilities to make a difference in the growth and improvement of the electrical distribution system to energize the communities we serve.The Engineering Technologist III position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist III provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.
**Responsibilities**
- Work within a team environment and collaborates across multiple work groups to accomplish common goals
- Applies deep technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise including but not limited to electrical distribution and other utility systems
- Independently prepares thorough and accurate work orders, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, electrical and mechanical calculations and sketches
- Communicates frequently and consistently with customers both internal and external to ensure satisfaction
- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives that follow established processes through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
- Applies advancing level knowledge in preparing thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
- Conducts engineering and related studies and performs field design work to prepare work orders for construction of the distribution system
- Interprets conceptual plans to prepare work orders, provide guidance on roadway permitting and easements, and apply CIAC billing
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- Strives to continually develop, transform and 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
**Required/Basic Qualifications**
- Associates degree in Engineering Technology
- 4 years related work experience
- In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 4 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 6 year(s) related work experience
**Desired Qualifications**
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or
- Associates degree in Engineering Technology
- In addition to desired degree, 2 years related work experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Able to effectively apply principles of project management.
- Acts with a sense of urgency
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously
Working Conditions
- Hybrid Mobility Classification– Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
- Work will be performed both in an office setting and in a field setting
Specific Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Either 2+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 4+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years equivalent experience without a degree
**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.
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