Electrical Engineering Technologist III to Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems at Duke Energy in Terrell, NC

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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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 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. 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. The Sr Engineering Technologist 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. The Electrical Technical Specialist will work at the site, within the station technical team and provide direct support to plant operations and maintenance, primarily in the form of troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in capital improvement and maintenance projects as required. This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner. Responsibilities Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems. Monitoring and trending system/component performance. Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues. Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments. Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained Interfacing with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other electrical/control system challenges and needs Coordinating cross functionally with other departments (such as Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed. Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities Interfacing with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved. Evaluates Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Equipment Reliability. Support project management by developing the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc. Manage any external control system vendor support as a single point of contact (SPOC) Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations. Serve as station PTAC Basic/ Required Qualifications Engineering Technologist III Associates degree in Engineering Technology Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Sr Engineering Technologist Associates degree in Engineering Technology Minimum of 6 years of related experience. Work Conditions Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to t