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Please Note: This position is virtual. However, due to the nature of the role, the selected candidate must live within Duke Energy Florida jurisdictions.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technologist III serves as a Lighting Photometric Designer within Duke Energy’s Outdoor Lighting group. This role is responsible for developing professional, code-compliant lighting designs for a variety of outdoor applications, including residential subdivisions, multifamily developments, commercial sites, roadways, and Department of Transportation (DOT) projects. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with creative problem-solving to produce efficient, visually appealing, and safe lighting layouts that meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Lighting Design & Photometrics: Develop detailed outdoor lighting designs and photometric calculations for new installations and system upgrades across residential, commercial, and municipal applications.

+ Technical Tools: Utilize lighting design software such as Visual, AGi32, AutoCAD or similar programs to model performance, evaluate uniformity, and ensure compliance with IES and local standards.

+ Project Development: Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Construction teams to translate customer requests into accurate and buildable lighting layouts.

+ Plan Preparation: Produce design drawings, fixture schedules, layout maps, and photometric reports to support proposals, permitting, and construction.

+ Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to Duke Energy standards, Department of Transportation requirements, and applicable local codes and ordinances.

+ Customer Support: Assist with technical presentations, proposal reviews, and value-engineering solutions to optimize cost, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.

+ Quality & Accuracy: Review designs prepared by others for consistency, completeness, and technical correctness.

+ Continuous Improvement: Stay current on evolving lighting technologies, photometric methods, and design tools to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

+ Conducts engineering and related studies,

+ Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

+ Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

+ Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

+ Maintains accurate records and files,

+ Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Required/Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND three (3) years minimum of relevant industry experience OR

+ Associates degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND five (5) years minimum of experience OR

+ In lieu of above degrees, high school diploma/GED AND nine (9) years minimum of equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications

+ Prior experience working in AutoCAD or Microstation

+ Experience with photometric design software (Visual, AGi32, Litepro, etc.)

+ Basic knowledge of utility electrical distribution system

+ General lighting experience & familiarity with outdoor lighting products – fixtures, poles, etc., specifically in lighting design

+ Understanding of IES lighting fundamentals, light sources, light optics, luminaire performance, lighting calculations, photometry, lighting economics, and energy management.

+ Ability to read and understand architectural and electrical drawings and fixture schedules

+ 1-3 years of drafting or technical experience

+ Knowledge of local lighting ordinances and IES standards

+ Competent in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communicate with internal and external customers about their needs.

+ Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management.

+ Good written and oral communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Working Conditions

+ ​Some travel may be required

+ Virtual mobility classification- work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

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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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