Engineering Technologist III
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: May 22, 2026
Job ID: 647793
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Technologist III
Location: Durham, NC 27705
Contract length: 24-Month Contract
Pay: $36/hr - $41.09/hr
Engineering Technologist III Qualifications
- Graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or
- 4 to 6 years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or
- 10 to 15 years equivalent experience with no degree
- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Experience in the utility industry
- Understanding of basic principles of project management
- Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision
- Expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence
- Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise
- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
- 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 oral and written communication skills
- Maintains accurate records and files
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
- Daily review of Maximo Work Management System for new work orders and changes to existing customer-facing work orders
- Call/email/text customers in response to their questions and concerns
- Arrange to meet with customers on-site to take field notes and work up design sketch to run new electric service to residential/commercial buildings (includes Primary and Secondary Voltage equipment design) to meet customer needs and Client standards
- Estimate costs for customers where applicable prior to service
- Design work in DesignLite Client design tool
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About The Planet Group
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.
