Engineer III

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 Friday, February 13, 2026

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Position Summary

The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively 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, 

• Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team, 

• Prepares 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/Required Qualifications

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience

• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

• 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 – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility

• 3 days in office; flexible

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

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

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