Lead Engineering Technologist
Duke Energy
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Duke Energy is hiring a Lead Engineering Technologist. The Lead Engineering Technologist serves as the subject matter expert for generating station distributed control systems, providing technical support across coal, natural gas, solar and storage facilities, and coordinating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure fleet‑level standards and procedures are met.
Key focus areas include Provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects across multiple generation technologies, Support control systems at coal, natural gas, solar and bulk energy storage facilities, and Assist plant operations and maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting.
Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Relevant Industry Experience With Bachelor Of Science In Engineering Or Engineering Technology, 8+ Years Experience With Associate Degree In Engineering Or Engineering Technology, and 10+ Years Equivalent Experience Without A Degree. Preferred (not required): Engineering Theories And Principles, Researching Engineering And Design Issues, Evaluating Alternatives, and Making Sound Recommendations.
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Lead Engineering Technologist
remote type
Hybrid
locations
Plainfield, IN
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 12 Days Ago
time left to apply
End Date: August 6, 2026 (1 day left to apply)
job requisition id
R40644
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 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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(Locations: Plainfield, IN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC & St. Petersburg, FL)
Lead Engineering Technologist to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The Lead Engineering Technologist/SME will provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects for multiple generation technologies across multiple geographic regions.
The Lead Engineering Technologist is at the highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to support others in technical areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.
Lead Engineering Technologist -DCS SME will provide technical support for control systems at coal, natural gas, solar and bulk energy storage generation facilities. SME will work with plant operations and maintenance personnel to support equipment troubleshooting, SME will coordinate communication with external DCS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support groups. SME will coordinate communication of fleet level guidance to internal station and regional DCS support personnel. DCS SME acts as owner of fleet level standards, practices, and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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Skilled in engineering theories and principles
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Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
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Good written and oral communication skills.
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Skilled in principles of project management.
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Experience in the utility industry.
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Experience with design, construction, commissioning, and/or process engineering support for generation facilities
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Experience with utility industry process control and automation equipment
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Experience with specific DCS manufacturers' equipment: Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, GE Mark VIe
Working Conditions
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This position will support generation facilities of multiple technology types in all of Duke Energy’s operating regions.
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Routine travel within the home region will be required (~15-25%). Occasional travel to other regions will be required (5-10%)
Travel Requirements
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
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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