Job Description

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 Thursday, August 27, 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.

Basic/Required Contributions:

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology. OR have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience

• Valid Driver's License

• Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction.

• Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills

• Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products.

• Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations

• Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters.

• Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering.

• Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters

• Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages

• Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc..

• Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)

• Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.)

• Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of service area within reporting location.

Working Conditions:

• Safety is imperative

• Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions

• Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays

• Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks

• Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials

• Construction sites and congested areas

• occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket

• Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus

• Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution

• Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work

• Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

USW Local 7202

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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