Electrical Engineering Technologist Jobs
Electrical Engineering Technologist jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, defense, and construction, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in power systems, circuit design, and instrumentation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Thursday, November 12, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Number of openings: One (1)
Mobility: Hybrid
Position Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist position will support the modification, expansion, or development of new Duke Energy electric substations in Florida. This position is based in Lake Mary Florida and focused on performing complex substation electrical (physical) design, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, reviewing engineering design packages, and continuing to improve our internal engineering procedures and job aids.
This is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the Career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologist provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.
Responsibilities:
- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
- Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; apply extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
- Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled in project management principles and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical expectations and decisions.
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage power system engineering theories, principles, and substation design practices.
- Skilled in researching complex engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting sound technical recommendations.
- Experience providing technical oversight and reviewing substation physical designs, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, sections, AC schematics, conduit layouts, grounding layouts, bill of materials, and construction details.
- Advanced knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and its application, including power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitor banks, reactors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, station service equipment, and bus systems.
- Ability to review, validate, and provide technical guidance on substation grounding, lightning protection, AC station service design, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination calculations and designs.
- Interpreting fault studies.
- Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards for substation design, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and utility-specific design criteria and practices.
- Involvement with industry technical committees.
- Experience leading technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and support engineers in resolving complex design, construction, and field issues.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish consistent engineering practices, and provide technical guidance on complex or nonstandard substation designs.
- Experience providing oversight and direction to internal and contract engineering resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical consistency.
-
Knowledge of substation electrical (physical) engineering design tools, including:
- AutoCAD
- WinIGS
- Inventor
Basic/Required Qualifications:
- Six (6) years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, or
- Eight (8) years of experience and Highschool Diploma/GED
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Proficient in applying principles of project management.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Specific Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Valid Driver's License
Travel Requirements
15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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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 Thursday, November 12, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Number of openings: One (1)
Mobility: Hybrid
Position Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist position will support the modification, expansion, or development of new Duke Energy electric substations in Florida. This position is based in Lake Mary Florida and focused on performing complex substation electrical (physical) design, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, reviewing engineering design packages, and continuing to improve our internal engineering procedures and job aids.
This is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the Career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologist provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.
Responsibilities:
- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
- Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; apply extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
- Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled in project management principles and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical expectations and decisions.
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage power system engineering theories, principles, and substation design practices.
- Skilled in researching complex engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting sound technical recommendations.
- Experience providing technical oversight and reviewing substation physical designs, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, sections, AC schematics, conduit layouts, grounding layouts, bill of materials, and construction details.
- Advanced knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and its application, including power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitor banks, reactors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, station service equipment, and bus systems.
- Ability to review, validate, and provide technical guidance on substation grounding, lightning protection, AC station service design, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination calculations and designs.
- Interpreting fault studies.
- Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards for substation design, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and utility-specific design criteria and practices.
- Involvement with industry technical committees.
- Experience leading technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and support engineers in resolving complex design, construction, and field issues.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish consistent engineering practices, and provide technical guidance on complex or nonstandard substation designs.
- Experience providing oversight and direction to internal and contract engineering resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical consistency.
-
Knowledge of substation electrical (physical) engineering design tools, including:
- AutoCAD
- WinIGS
- Inventor
Basic/Required Qualifications:
- Six (6) years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, or
- Eight (8) years of experience and Highschool Diploma/GED
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Proficient in applying principles of project management.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Specific Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Valid Driver's License
Travel Requirements
15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering technologist jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or a related field
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards
- Hands-on experience with testing, measuring, and diagnostic equipment
- NICET certification or equivalent state technologist licensure preferred
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Technologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each posting
Electrical engineering technologist postings vary widely between industries, so a resume built for a utility company will read differently than one for a defense contractor. Swap in the exact tools, standards, and systems each listing names, like AutoCAD, NEC, or SCADA, before you apply.
List certifications prominently near the top
Certifications like NICET, CompTIA, or state-issued technologist licenses are hard filters for many hiring managers. Put them in a dedicated section above your work history so a recruiter scanning quickly doesn't miss them.
Show project outcomes, not just duties
Descriptions like 'assisted with wiring schematics' are common and forgettable. Replace them with outcomes: what system you supported, what problem it solved, and whether it passed inspection or reduced downtime. Reviewers for technologist roles respond to measurable results.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineering technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on technical screen
Many employers for this role include a practical component, asking you to interpret a wiring diagram, identify a fault in a schematic, or walk through a troubleshooting sequence. Review the specific systems named in the job posting and be ready to talk through your process step by step.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just base pay
Electrical engineering technologist roles often include shift differentials, tool allowances, or continuing education benefits that vary significantly by employer. Ask for the full benefits breakdown before accepting an offer so you can compare positions accurately.
Electrical Engineering Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineering technologists?
Dell Technologies, Penn State University, and Los Alamos National Laboratory are hiring the most electrical engineering technologists right now, with openings concentrated in New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utility companies, defense contractors, and industrial manufacturers consistently post the highest volumes of openings for this role.
How many electrical engineering technologist jobs are remote?
About 67% of electrical engineering technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in the field. Sub-areas with the most remote opportunity include technical documentation, CAD drafting, and systems specification work, where physical access to equipment is not required.
How do you become an electrical engineering technologist?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology from an accredited program. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles working with schematics, testing equipment, and control systems. Pursue certifications such as NICET to strengthen your credentials, and develop proficiency with industry-standard CAD and simulation tools before applying to technologist-level positions.
How do you get hired as an electrical engineering technologist with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'associate' or 'entry-level technologist' that list an associate degree as sufficient. Highlight any lab coursework, capstone projects, or personal builds that demonstrate hands-on work with wiring, circuits, or test equipment. Apprenticeships and co-op programs at utilities or manufacturers are a direct path, since many convert to full-time roles after the program ends.
What does the electrical engineering technologist interview process look like?
Most interviews for this role include an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to interpret a schematic, describe a troubleshooting process, or explain how you have used specific tools or standards on past projects. Some employers add a practical assessment or facility walkthrough before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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