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Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Senior EHS Consultant or Lead EHS Consultant - Health and Safety

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/31/26
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Bartow, FL, USA
In PersonOnsite at the company facility; employees must live within a 50-mile one-way commute. Travel is 5–15%.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering, or another related field and at least 6 years of related work experience for the Senior EHS Consultant level; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 10 years of related work experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering, or another related field and at least 8 years of related work experience for the Lead EHS Consultant level; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 15 years of related work experience.
  • General knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements in construction and general industry.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for the site's Health and Safety program and support company goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
  • Support implementation of procedures and programs that help facilities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards.
  • Under direction, work with internal subject matter experts and federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
  • May support Duke Energy participation on internal and external industry committees and teams.
  • Work with others to support work unit goals and the department's routine and special projects through planning, organizing, communicating, and scheduling work activities.
  • Continually develop and improve job-related technical knowledge and skills to meet department expectations.
  • Provide health and safety support to the Hines Energy Complex, Florida generation facilities, and other company operations during routine plant operations and planned and unplanned outages.
Desired Qualifications
  • Health and Safety certification, such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies.
  • Experience supporting Health and Safety compliance at multiple facilities or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete them within specified timeframes.
  • Experience working with diverse groups toward successful execution of a common goal or objective.
  • Enjoy working outdoors.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.

About the company

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, North Carolina

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • Data centers are signing on: Duke secured 7.8 GW of service agreements by August 2026, with 15.4 GW pending.
  • A long build-out means engineering careers: Duke targets 15 GW of added generation by 2031 and is weighing small reactors.
  • Earnings keep climbing: adjusted profit reported in August 2026 rose to $1.43 a share from $1.25 a year earlier.

What critics are saying

  • Jobs are not immune to cuts: Duke eliminated an undisclosed number of roles in a December 2025 reorganization.
  • Growth needs outside cash: Duke plans to sell $10 billion in stock, diluting shareholders including employees holding shares.
  • Regulators control the upside: in August 2026, Duke still awaited North Carolina rulings on its resource plan and rates.

What makes Duke Energy unique

  • Duke runs America's largest regulated nuclear fleet: 11 reactors at six sites, all sold under state-set rates.
  • Duke is folding its two Carolinas utilities into one, targeting January 2027 after federal approval in January 2026.
  • Duke sells gas as well as power: its gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers alongside 8.6 million electric customers.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Duke Energy cuts Eastern NC and Asheville rate increase from 15.1% to 9.3%

Duke Energy Progress has agreed to reduce its proposed rate increase for customers in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area from 15.1% to 9.3% over two years. The average residential customer will pay an additional $9.62 per month starting January, plus $5.89 more beginning January 2028. The settlement also caps Duke's return on equity at 9.8%. This follows significant pushback from state leaders and customers after Duke Energy reported $5 billion in profits in 2025 and over $1 billion in net income last quarter. The North Carolina Utilities Commission will review the proposal starting 11 August, with a final decision expected this autumn. Duke Energy Carolinas previously lowered its rate increase to 9.5%. Both Duke utilities will merge into one by 1 January 2026.

TradingPedia
Aug 10th, 2026
Duke Energy falls 1.7% on $1.75B equity units offering

Duke Energy announced a $1.75 billion equity units offering, launching 35 million units priced at $50 each. The stock fell 1.7% in morning trading, opening at $123.50 and dropping to an intraday low of $122.78 from a previous close of $124.85. The company said proceeds will refinance debt and repay commercial paper. The offering forms part of a broader $10 billion equity issuance plan through 2030, which analysts have identified as an ongoing source of shareholder dilution. Recent sentiment has been pressured by Barclays and BMO Capital reducing price targets following Duke Energy's Q2 earnings. The utility sector has posted limited gains in 2026, with defensive stocks lagging amid risk-neutral market conditions ahead of upcoming inflation data releases.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
Duke Energy Q2 profit beats forecasts at $1.43 per share, up 14% year-on-year

Duke Energy reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.43 per share, beating analyst expectations of $1.32 and up 14% from $1.25 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $7.59 billion from $7.51 billion, narrowly missing forecasts of $7.61 billion. The company maintained its full-year guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 per share. Chief executive Harry Sideris highlighted strong operational performance and constructive regulatory outcomes. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment generated adjusted income of $1.31 billion, compared with $1.19 billion in the prior year. Earnings growth was driven by infrastructure investment recovery, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest costs. Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electricity customers across six US states.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 10th, 2026
NextEra Energy proposes $67B all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create world's largest regulated electric utility

NextEra Energy has proposed a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create the world's largest regulated electric utility. The deal would combine Dominion's operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina with NextEra's Florida footprint, serving over 10 million customers with 110 gigawatts of generation capacity and a $138 billion rate base. NextEra, currently the largest US electric utility and a leading wind and solar producer, reported a 31% net income margin for the quarter ended March 2026. The company's revenues have been volatile due to its renewable energy division, which is affected by spot price fluctuations and project timing. Meanwhile, Duke Energy recently sold its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire and reported a 17% net income margin for the same quarter. The merger is expected to drive annualised adjusted EPS growth of at least 9% through 2032.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 30th, 2026
Duke Energy adds AI bill explainer to Carolinas app

Duke Energy has launched an AI-powered Bill Insights feature in its mobile app for customers in the Carolinas. The tool provides personalised, plain-language explanations of monthly energy bills, particularly focusing on higher summer usage. The utility company's shares are trading at $128.33, with a 9.3% return year-to-date. Duke Energy is introducing this digital feature as part of a broader move towards data-driven customer support in the utility sector. The AI tool aims to reduce call volumes and improve customer satisfaction whilst Duke Energy pursues substantial capital spending projects, including nuclear licence reviews and data centre developments. The feature provides clearer bill breakdowns that could help manage customer expectations during planned rate increases for infrastructure programmes.