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Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Travel Instrumentation & Electrical Technician 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 10/23/26
No salary listed
Entry
Seneca, SC, USA
In PersonMust live within 50 miles of the reporting location; travel away from home base may be up to 100%.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of closely related experience on switchgear/load centers, breakers, and transformers is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical/instrumentation equipment is preferred.
  • Experience reading electrical diagrams, schematics, and one-line drawings is preferred.
  • Experience utilizing electrical/instrumentation test equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with lockout/tagout of electrical equipment is preferred.
  • Currently having nuclear access is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) aptitude testing is required.
  • Obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear access.
  • Physical ability to perform power plant maintenance, including standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs, and working long hours.
  • Ability to work on uneven and inclined surfaces, at heights, from scaffolds and platforms, in confined spaces, and in tight areas.
  • Must live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way from the posted reporting location.
  • Ability to work weekends, shift work, and overtime as schedules and plant conditions require.
  • Ability to travel away from home base up to 100% of the year.
  • Ability to respond to unusual events and emergencies.
Responsibilities
  • Perform assigned maintenance, repair, and testing of switchgear/load centers, breakers, and transformers safely, reliably, economically, and in an environmentally sound manner.
  • Perform assigned maintenance activities independently or as part of a team as needed.
  • Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, work orders, and plans.
  • Assist in controlling quality and productivity.
  • Keep coworkers and leadership informed of work progress and difficulties.
  • Follow applicable safety standards and use human performance tools and techniques.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards and prevent reportable housekeeping incidents in the area of responsibility.
  • Develop proficiency in using calibration equipment and specialty tooling.
  • Gain general knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures, instruction manuals, drawings, and codes.
  • Develop proficiency using company-provided computers and software, including Maximo, CAS, Tags Pro, Esoms, and Nantel, as well as other software needed for nuclear, regulated, and renewable energy tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Currently having nuclear access.

About the company

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Duke Energy

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Duke Energy runs regulated electric utilities that generate, transmit and sell power to homes and businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and its natural gas utilities deliver gas in five states. Within those territories it holds exclusive rights to serve customers, so it builds and operates its own power plants, transmission lines and local grids, drawing on nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation. Customers pay rates approved by state utility commissions, which let Duke earn a set return on what it builds. Duke Energy traces its roots to 1904, when tobacco industrialist James B. Duke backed a hydroelectric venture, and it is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • Data centers are signing on: Duke secured 7.8 GW of service agreements by August 2026, with 15.4 GW pending.
  • A long build-out means engineering careers: Duke targets 15 GW of added generation by 2031 and is weighing small reactors.
  • Earnings keep climbing: adjusted profit reported in August 2026 rose to $1.43 a share from $1.25 a year earlier.

What critics are saying

  • Jobs are not immune to cuts: Duke eliminated an undisclosed number of roles in a December 2025 reorganization.
  • Growth needs outside cash: Duke plans to sell $10 billion in stock, diluting shareholders including employees holding shares.
  • Regulators control the upside: in August 2026, Duke still awaited North Carolina rulings on its resource plan and rates.

What makes Duke Energy unique

  • Duke runs America's largest regulated nuclear fleet: 11 reactors at six sites, all sold under state-set rates.
  • Duke is folding its two Carolinas utilities into one, targeting January 2027 after federal approval in January 2026.
  • Duke sells gas as well as power: its gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers alongside 8.6 million electric customers.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Aug 11th, 2026
Duke Energy cuts Eastern NC and Asheville rate increase from 15.1% to 9.3%

Duke Energy Progress has agreed to reduce its proposed rate increase for customers in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area from 15.1% to 9.3% over two years. The average residential customer will pay an additional $9.62 per month starting January, plus $5.89 more beginning January 2028. The settlement also caps Duke's return on equity at 9.8%. This follows significant pushback from state leaders and customers after Duke Energy reported $5 billion in profits in 2025 and over $1 billion in net income last quarter. The North Carolina Utilities Commission will review the proposal starting 11 August, with a final decision expected this autumn. Duke Energy Carolinas previously lowered its rate increase to 9.5%. Both Duke utilities will merge into one by 1 January 2026.

TradingPedia
Aug 10th, 2026
Duke Energy falls 1.7% on $1.75B equity units offering

Duke Energy announced a $1.75 billion equity units offering, launching 35 million units priced at $50 each. The stock fell 1.7% in morning trading, opening at $123.50 and dropping to an intraday low of $122.78 from a previous close of $124.85. The company said proceeds will refinance debt and repay commercial paper. The offering forms part of a broader $10 billion equity issuance plan through 2030, which analysts have identified as an ongoing source of shareholder dilution. Recent sentiment has been pressured by Barclays and BMO Capital reducing price targets following Duke Energy's Q2 earnings. The utility sector has posted limited gains in 2026, with defensive stocks lagging amid risk-neutral market conditions ahead of upcoming inflation data releases.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
Duke Energy Q2 profit beats forecasts at $1.43 per share, up 14% year-on-year

Duke Energy reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.43 per share, beating analyst expectations of $1.32 and up 14% from $1.25 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $7.59 billion from $7.51 billion, narrowly missing forecasts of $7.61 billion. The company maintained its full-year guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 per share. Chief executive Harry Sideris highlighted strong operational performance and constructive regulatory outcomes. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment generated adjusted income of $1.31 billion, compared with $1.19 billion in the prior year. Earnings growth was driven by infrastructure investment recovery, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest costs. Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electricity customers across six US states.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 10th, 2026
NextEra Energy proposes $67B all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create world's largest regulated electric utility

NextEra Energy has proposed a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create the world's largest regulated electric utility. The deal would combine Dominion's operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina with NextEra's Florida footprint, serving over 10 million customers with 110 gigawatts of generation capacity and a $138 billion rate base. NextEra, currently the largest US electric utility and a leading wind and solar producer, reported a 31% net income margin for the quarter ended March 2026. The company's revenues have been volatile due to its renewable energy division, which is affected by spot price fluctuations and project timing. Meanwhile, Duke Energy recently sold its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire and reported a 17% net income margin for the same quarter. The merger is expected to drive annualised adjusted EPS growth of at least 9% through 2032.

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Jun 30th, 2026
Duke Energy adds AI bill explainer to Carolinas app

Duke Energy has launched an AI-powered Bill Insights feature in its mobile app for customers in the Carolinas. The tool provides personalised, plain-language explanations of monthly energy bills, particularly focusing on higher summer usage. The utility company's shares are trading at $128.33, with a 9.3% return year-to-date. Duke Energy is introducing this digital feature as part of a broader move towards data-driven customer support in the utility sector. The AI tool aims to reduce call volumes and improve customer satisfaction whilst Duke Energy pursues substantial capital spending projects, including nuclear licence reviews and data centre developments. The feature provides clearer bill breakdowns that could help manage customer expectations during planned rate increases for infrastructure programmes.