Transmission Substation Technician (Learner or Level I)

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 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 More 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. ** Must have a permanent residence within the Winston Salem / Eden-Madison area ** Job Summary A Substation Technician Learner will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated substation construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence. A Substation Technician I will assist a higher level technician and sometime safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity. Responsibilities Organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans Assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment Ability to perform infrared scanning substation equipment Advanced understanding of AC and DC circuit principles Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices Demonstrate the ability to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership Advanced understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment Demonstrate the ability to methodically/logically organize substation work activities Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices Ability to respond to minor call outs Understands limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help Can lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects Basic understanding of power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret results Clear understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work Adheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion Basic understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices Demonstrates the ability to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systems Demonstrates the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities on all substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, PT's, CT's, CCVT's and grounding systems Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skills Basic / Required Qualifications Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Transmission Substation Technician Learner High School diploma/GED Transmission Substation Technician I High School diploma/GED Minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience Additional Preferred Qualifications Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally Provides lower level of leadership Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc. Working Conditions Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. ​This position is located in North and South Carolina Specific Requirements Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License in the state for which you are hired. This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading Residency Requirement: Must have a permanent residence within the Winston Salem / Eden-Madison area Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance. Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test. Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression Travel Requirements 15-25% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa 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. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility