Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Business Development Manager - Midwest and Florida Energy Storage

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or another related field, plus six years of related work experience, is required; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and ten years of related work experience may substitute.
Extensive experience with the MISO interconnection process is preferred.
Experience supporting generation development, construction, or operations is preferred.
Experience with PMCOE is preferred.
Knowledge of Duke Energy Transmission and Distribution systems is preferred.
Ability to understand and negotiate commercial and legal aspects of major industry contracts, including leases, land purchase options, generator interconnect agreements, power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, and asset management agreements, is preferred.
Experience with the Duke Energy OATT process is preferred.
Strong organization and follow-up skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, are preferred.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team, including willingness to be coached, is preferred.
A professional approach, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving capability are preferred.
Experience coordinating diverse external and internal partners on complex strategic initiatives in a matrix-based organization is preferred.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, including through public speaking during project permitting and community outreach, is preferred.
Strong relationship management skills are preferred.
An MBA or master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
A Certified Project Manager credential (PMP or CAPM) or project development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop energy storage projects from inception through construction to support the capital investment plan and Duke Energy's energy transition.
Ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished through effective negotiations, communication, and work monitoring.
Prepare project development plans, budgets, schedules, and capital budgets.
Structure, negotiate, and execute land control agreements, interconnection agreements, energy storage purchase agreements, and engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.
Lead project due diligence using matrix-level and contractor support to evaluate site environmental conditions, environmental permitting, land-use permitting, and external engagement activities needed to advance projects.
Support submission of project proposals into competitive project procurement processes.
Support regulatory initiatives, including responding to data requests and writing testimony as needed.
Identify, communicate, and develop strategies to resolve challenges affecting development, design, and procurement activities.
Drive organizational change based on identified business needs.
Develop positive working relationships and represent the company professionally through effective oral and written communication.
Support ongoing energy storage project development in the Indiana and Florida service territories, and support the Carolinas service territory as needed.
Support development of standalone utility-scale energy storage connected to the transmission system and energy storage co-located at solar facilities; primarily lithium-ion technology, with potential non-lithium projects as business cases arise.
Support utility requests for proposals for renewables, project acquisitions, market assessments, regulatory and policy reviews of target markets, and investment memoranda for project funding approval.
Make occasional utility site visits to active power plants and undeveloped or unimproved sites.

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, November 24, 2026

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This position will participate in the Energy Storage Development team’s ongoing project development activities. The primary development responsibility will be to support the Indiana and Florida service territories, with expectations to also support the Carolinas service territory as needed. Development activities can include utility scale standalone energy storage connected to the Transmission system, and the development of energy storage co-located at solar facilities. The predominant energy storage technology being developed is Lithium-Ion, with the potential opportunity to support development of non-lithium energy storage as business cases are identified.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will lead project development activities across a portfolio of energy storage projects, a process which culminates in the internal approval of full funding and turnover to construction partners. Specific tasking likely to include development efforts such as initial siting, obtaining land control by negotiating leases or purchase options, engaging in community and stakeholder outreach, applying for and obtaining permits, supporting filings to gain regulatory approval, securing interconnection rights (including with MISO), and negotiating, structuring, and executing Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts. In addition, BDM’s support the issuance of utility RFPs for renewables, project acquisitions, the creation of market assessments, filing of regulatory and policy reviews of target markets, and preparing investment memoranda (business cases) for project funding approval.

Responsibilities

Develop energy storage projects from inception to construction to support capital investment plan and the Duke Energy energy transition.
Ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished through effective negotiations, communication, and work monitoring.
Prepare project development plans, budgets, schedules, and capital budgets.
Structure, negotiate, and execute land control agreements, interconnect agreements, energy storage purchase agreements, and Engineering, Procurement & Construction agreements.
Lead project due diligence efforts by utilizing matrix level and contractor support to evaluate site environmental conditions, environmental permitting, land use permitting, and external engagement activities necessary to advance projects.
Support submission of project proposals into competitive project procurement processes.
Support regulatory initiatives including responding to data requests and writing testimony as needed.
Identify, communicate, and strategize resolution of challenges which impact development, design, and procurement activities.
Drive organization change based on identified business need.
Develops positive working relationships using effective oral and written communication skills while representing the company in a positive and professional manner.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or Other Related Degree
6 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Masters degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Extensive MISO Interconnection process experience.
Prior experience with renewables or energy storage and a high level of determination, commitment and a passion for the renewable energy industry.
Experience supporting Generation development, construction, or operations.
PMCOE experience.
Knowledge of the Duke Energy Transmission and Distribution systems.
Ability to understand and negotiate the key commercial and legal aspects of major contracts in the industry (Leases, Land Purchase Options, Generator Interconnect Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements, Operation and Maintenance Agreements, Asset Management Agreements, etc.).
Prior experience with the Duke Energy OATT process.
Excellent organization, follow-up skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Excellent ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team including willingness to be coached.
Professional approach, proven good judgment, creative problem-solving capability.
Experience in working in a matrix-based organization: experience in coordinating diverse external and internal partners on complex, strategic initiatives.
Exceptional communication skills with ability to digest complex information into a clear message, including in public speaking engagements during project permitting and community outreach.
Strong relationship management skills.
MBA or Masters in Engineering, Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
Certified Project Manager (PMP, CAPM) or project development experience.

Working Conditions

Mostly office, some utility site visits. Site visits include active power plants as well as undeveloped/unimproved sites.

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated Duke Energy facility

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

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.

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About the Company

Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Duke Energy runs regulated electric utilities that generate, transmit and sell power to homes and businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and its natural gas utilities deliver gas in five states. Within those territories it holds exclusive rights to serve customers, so it builds and operates its own power plants, transmission lines and local grids, drawing on nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation. Customers pay rates approved by state utility commissions, which let Duke earn a set return on what it builds. Duke Energy traces its roots to 1904, when tobacco industrialist James B. Duke backed a hydroelectric venture, and it is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1904

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