Renewables Tech 1 - 2, 3
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Entry, Junior
Associate's
Raleigh, NC, USA+4 moreMore locations: Knightdale, NC, USA | Elm City, NC, USA | New Hill, NC, USA | Castalia, NC, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A technical or associate degree, or a high school diploma or GED plus two years of related experience for Renewables Tech I.
- A technical or associate degree plus one year of related experience, or a high school diploma or GED plus three years of related experience for Renewables Tech II.
- A technical or associate degree plus three years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED plus three years of related experience for Renewables Tech III.
- Must live within an approximate 30-mile radius of assigned sites or area of responsibility.
- Must be able to pass a background check for NERC CIP.
- Must successfully complete the EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) or Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS).
- Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment and pass a physical.
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- Must have a strong background in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic equipment, both AC and DC.
- Must have experience using electrical test and measurement equipment and be able to troubleshoot from schematics.
- Must be able to read and understand technical original equipment manufacturer manuals, recommendations, warranty agreements, and technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings.
- Must have strong instrumentation and electrical/electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain, and operate a photovoltaic solar plant or battery storage site.
- Must have general knowledge of high-voltage equipment and the ability to perform high-voltage switching.
- Must be proficient in the required skills to troubleshoot varying technologies.
- Must be able to adapt to other crafts, including mechanical and civil work.
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair fiber-optic networks.
- Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems, including chillers.
- Must be able to work in high temperatures of 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, perform physical tasks including walking and climbing, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must meet the 275-pound equipment weight restriction.
- Must be willing to travel approximately 50% regionally to sites across North and South Carolina; overnight stays are not required except for out-of-state training or special assignments.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities, including developing and implementing complex Lock-Out-Tag-Outs, and become qualified to train as a LOTO desk operator.
- Perform SCADA, telecommunications, inverter, battery system, and array maintenance tasks.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
- Perform maintenance-related Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks, including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero-energy verification, and work-leader duties.
- Oversee contractors.
- Communicate daily plant and equipment status and maintenance needs to Operations Centers, including RROC, TCC, and ECC.
- Perform rotational on-call duties supporting peak and baseload generation needs.
- Maintain environmental, health, and safety records, spreadsheets, and documents.
- Perform startup duties for new sites, including preparing punch lists and procedures, developing preventive maintenance tasks, conducting system walkdowns, assisting startup personnel with commissioning, and starting or stopping units using multiple branded control systems.
- Coordinate integration of new sites and ensure RRE standards are met before turnover from Duke's construction group, including maintaining thorough records.
- Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications, and equipment improvement investigations.
- Maintain a safe, event-free work environment by adhering to company protocols.
- Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site-specific operations and maintenance standards and guidelines.
- Develop and review site-specific procedures.
- Understand and enforce BES site requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Solid working knowledge of various measurement techniques.
- Relevant experience with photovoltaic systems or equivalent photovoltaic training.
- Previous experience working with inverters.
- Experience with centralized SCADA/NEMS control systems and associated network devices.
- Working knowledge of power distribution systems.
- Electrical design experience.
- Experience with Maximo computerized maintenance management system.
- Experience with fiber-optic networks.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices.
- Working knowledge of or troubleshooting experience with Emerson Ovation.
- Have or be willing to obtain EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
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