Engineer II/III

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity .

Posted 3/31/2026full-timeZebulon • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity
Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
Conducts engineering and related studies
Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies
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

What you’ll need

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 can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree
Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience for Engineer II
Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience for Engineer III
Distribution Design experience with Maximo/BOUD
Experience in distribution utility industry
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
Good written and oral communication skills
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Understanding of basic principles of project management
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid mobility classification

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringtechnical analysisproject managementdistribution designMaximoBOUDengineering theoriesdesign issues evaluationrecommendation preparationtechnical report writing

Soft Skills

decision-makingplanningorganizingschedulingmonitoringcommunicationrelationship buildingadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineeringmaster's degree in engineeringEngineering Fundamentals Exam