• Job Description

  Req#: R31519

  More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

  Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

  Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy

  This position may be located anywhere within the Duke Energy service territory.

  The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence primarily solar site development. The Engineer I will also develop familiarity and/or knowledge of wind energy generation, energy storage, and microgrids. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures that relate to the development of solar energy projects.

  Responsibilities

  • Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of routine problems in area of expertise.

  • Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.

  • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

  • Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity.

  • Possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.

  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

  Basic Qualifications

  Engineer I

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. Engineering degree

  Engineer II

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

  • In addition to required degree, minimum two (2) years relevant work experience

  Specific Requirements

  • Good written and oral communication skills

  • Proficiency using MS 365 applications to create technical documents

  • Experience using AutoCAD to prepare technical drawings

  Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

  • Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

  • Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam

  • Understanding of basic principles of construction project management

  • Experience in the utility industry

  • Multidisciplinary engineering experience

  • Proficiency with design software such as: PVcase, PVsyst, PSSE, PSCAD, ArcGIS

  • Experience with MS Power Apps, PowerBI, Dataverse, Microsoft 365, SQL Server

  Working Conditions

  • Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

  • 5%-15% travel requirement

  Travel Requirements

  5-15%

  Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

  No

  Represented/Union Position

  No

  Visa Sponsored Position

  No

  Posting Expiration Date

  Tuesday, July 23, 2024

  All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

  Privacy

  Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)

  Terms of Use

  Accessibility

• About the company

  Help us shape a brighter future. Discover your career options with our job search tools for Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. Find current job openings organized by location, category or keyword. If you're interested in a particular position, apply online to be considered. And come back often - we post new positions frequently.

Notice