Engineering Technologist III – Photometric Designer
Duke Energy Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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About the role
- Develop detailed outdoor lighting designs and photometric calculations for new installations and system upgrades across residential, commercial, and municipal applications.
- Utilize lighting design software such as Visual, AGi32, AutoCAD or similar programs to model performance, evaluate uniformity, and ensure compliance with IES and local standards.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Construction teams to translate customer requests into accurate and buildable lighting layouts.
- Produce design drawings, fixture schedules, layout maps, and photometric reports to support proposals, permitting, and construction.
- Ensure all designs adhere to Duke Energy standards, Department of Transportation requirements, and applicable local codes and ordinances.
- Assist with technical presentations, proposal reviews, and value-engineering solutions to optimize cost, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.
- Review designs prepared by others for consistency, completeness, and technical correctness.
- Stay current on evolving lighting technologies, photometric methods, and design tools to enhance overall quality and efficiency.
- Conducts engineering and related studies.
- Strives to continually 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or Engineering AND two (2) years minimum of relevant industry experience OR Associates degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering AND four (4) years minimum of experience OR In lieu of above degrees, high school diploma/GED AND six (6) years minimum of equivalent experience
- Prior experience working in AutoCAD or Microstation
- Experience with photometric design software (Visual, AGi32, Litepro, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of utility electrical distribution system
- General lighting experience & familiarity with outdoor lighting products – fixtures, poles, etc., specifically in lighting design
- Understanding of IES lighting fundamentals, light sources, light optics, luminaire performance, lighting calculations, photometry, lighting economics, and energy management.
- Ability to read and understand architectural and electrical drawings and fixture schedules
- 1-3 years of drafting or technical experience
- Knowledge of local lighting ordinances and IES standards
- Competent in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- friendly work environment
- opportunities for growth and development
- recognition for your work
- competitive pay and benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
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Hard Skills & Tools
lighting designphotometric calculationsdraftinglighting layoutenergy efficiencylighting economicsphotometrylighting fundamentalsutility electrical distributiontechnical presentations
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingtechnical correctnesscontinuous improvementcustomer servicevalue-engineering