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The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied.
Responsibilities
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,
Deal with changing priorities and differing situations and make decisions that may affect the work of the team,
Prepare 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, and
Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Basic Requirements - 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 can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CAD design (Microstation/Autocad).
Working in collaborative/team environment.
Support in creation and modification of Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC).
Civil Engineering background is preferred in addition to the basic requirements for schooling.
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification
Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants
Specific Requirements
Must have valid driver's license
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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