Engineering Technologist II
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: June 5, 2026
Job ID: 648206
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Technologist II
Location: Charlotte, NC 28262
Contract length: 28-Month Contract
Pay: $30/hr - $35.22/hr
Engineering Technologist II Qualifications
- Experience in the electric utility industry.
- Experience working in a control center environment for an electric utility.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of Distribution SCADA and Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
- Knowledge of electric power systems and their components.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and Outlook.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field preferred, along with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience; or 5 to 10 years of equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Monitor and Maintain: Oversee the performance of substation and feeder SCADA devices, determine corrective actions, and issue maintenance requests. Operate devices as needed for problem resolution or to support field activities.
- Commissioning and Installation: Commission new and replacement SCADA devices. Assist in installing, programming, and maintaining process system equipment used for DMS, SCADA, OMS, etc., to ensure continuous operation.
- Diagnose and Resolve: Diagnose software, hardware, and communications problems on real-time distribution process systems using multiple networks and communications technologies.
- Modeling and Optimization: Ensure new SCADA devices are correctly modeled into the systems and that field engineering uses SCADA devices effectively by relocating devices as needed.
- Proficiency and Knowledge: Acquire proficiency in DMS, OMS, SCADA, and other client systems and field control equipment.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
- Ensure the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
- Conduct engineering and related studies.
- Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.