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Engineering Technologist III – Photometric Designer
United States
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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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