Senior DCS Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation

Senior Engineering Technologist providing technical expertise and mentorship at Duke Energy. Troubleshooting and supporting plant operations with minimal supervision across multiple sites.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeStanley • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides subject matter technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of moderate scope and complexity.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities across various groups.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Provides coaching and mentorship to fellow Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates in Engineering Technology
Minimum 6 years related experience
In Lieu of associate's degree and 6 years related experience, HS Diploma / GED and 8 years of related experience
Experience supporting generating facilities (coal, natural gas, and simple cycle)
Experience in various DCS Platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, etc
Experience with PLCs
Experience with various communication protocols such as MODBUS, TCP/IP, serial, etc
Experience with data links/interface devices such as MODBUS, PLCs, RTAC, TCP/IP, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows Servers.
Understanding of NERC Cyber requirements
Knowledge of various instrumentation
Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation malfunctions
Ability to review and implement controls logic changes
Ability to tune control loops
Understanding of network management, database management, etc.
Experience with datalink development and maintenance
Experience reading, interpreting, and using plant Process & Instrument Diagrams
Experience understanding of station processes
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

Engineering TechnologyDCS PlatformsEmerson OvationSiemens T3000PLCsMODBUSTCP/IPinstrumentationtroubleshootingcontrol loops

Soft Skills

technical expertiseplanningorganizingcoachingmentorshipcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem solvingperformance improvementmonitoring

Certifications

Associates in Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science in Engineering Technology