Engineer I/II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provides engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems of increasing scope and complexity .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles and project management, with a focus on problem-solving, technical documentation, and effective communication. Capable of managing engineering projects and collaborating with teams to achieve company goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringEngineering Fundamentals ExamProject Management PrinciplesUtility Industry ExperienceEngineering Theories And Principles

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Hard Skills

Engineering AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationProject SchedulingSystem DesignEngineering StudiesProblem ResolutionDocumentation SkillsCalculationsSketchingResearching Engineering Issues

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

ABET Accredited ProgramField Site VisitsEngineering ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseWork Activity Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems of increasing scope and complexity
Contributes to team decision-making through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring work activities
Manages changing priorities and differing situations affecting team work
Prepares technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conducts engineering and related studies
Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight and increasingly manages project schedules and interfaces
Designs, operates, and maintains systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Develops positive working relationships to coordinate work activities
Maintains accurate records and files
Supports company goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer I: 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
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
Engineer II: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam preferred
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management preferred
Experience in the utility industry preferred
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department preferred
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles preferred
Increasingly proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations preferred
Good written and oral communication skills preferred
Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants
Travel requirements: 15–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
No relocation assistance