IT Telecom Analyst, Senior IT Telecom Analyst

Duke Energy Corporation

. Design and document AC and DC power solutions for critical telecommunications infrastructure .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and document AC and DC power solutions for critical telecommunications infrastructure
Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Answer technical questions, clarify design requirements, and resolve design-related issues with Field Services and implementation teams
Support telecom equipment at generation and transmission facilities, control buildings, shelters, towers, data centers, substations, and industrial or reliability-focused locations
Perform load, battery capacity and runtime, voltage-drop, conductor, equipment, breaker, and fuse-sizing calculations
Select and specify equipment and materials
Develop work packages, material lists, one-line diagrams, drawings, layouts, power and alarm requirements, installation guidance, commissioning requirements, and as-built records
Perform site assessments and participate in design reviews and equipment evaluations
Evaluate field conditions that differ from approved designs and recommend practical resolutions
Review designs and technical documentation for engineering accuracy and compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and operational needs
Coordinate with Field Services, construction, maintenance, operations, project management, vendors, contractors, and other technical teams
Identify and communicate safety, design, implementation, equipment, reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle risks
Maintain accurate records and contribute to improved engineering standards, documentation, training, and delivery practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree and minimum two (2) years relevant work experience for IT Telecom Analyst
High School/GED and five (5) years related work experience may substitute for an Associate degree and two years of experience for IT Telecom Analyst
Associate degree and minimum five (5) years relevant work experience for Senior IT Telecom Analyst
High School/GED and seven (7) years related work experience may substitute for an Associate degree and five years of experience for Senior IT Telecom Analyst
Relevant technical experience and ability to apply electrical fundamentals to power-system design, documentation, or engineering support
Experience with telecommunications power systems, including 240/120 VAC, 48 VDC, UPS and DC plants, batteries, rectifiers, chargers, inverters, distribution, monitoring, and backup generation
Experience with Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, Delta, or similar telecommunications power platforms
Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, installation documents, equipment lists, and site information
Ability to apply engineering principles and calculations to electrical or power-system problems
Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and grounding and bonding principles
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written and oral communication, collaboration, planning, prioritization, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with engineering, field, operations, project, vendor, and contractor teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, or similar business and engineering productivity tools
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Limited travel and occasional support outside standard business hours may be required based on project or operational needs
PPE provided/required for applicable site visits (personal protective equipment)