Business Development Manager - Midwest and Florida Energy Storage

100 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead the development of energy storage projects across Indiana, Florida, and potentially the Carolinas. Focus areas include siting, land control, interconnection, and IPTC/EPC contract structuring, with emphasis on regulatory filings, RFPs, and capital budgeting.

Hybrid work with travel and relocation support available. The role requires a strong background in energy storage/development, MISO processes, and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Business or Engineering) with 6 years related work experience; or HS diploma with 10 years related work experience.
• MBA or Masters in related field preferred.
• PMP/CAPM or project development experience a plus.

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 EPC agreements.
• Lead project due diligence efforts including environmental permitting and land use permitting.
• Support submissions to competitive project procurement processes and regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

MISO interconnection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

High School/GED with 10 years related experience

MBA

PMP/CAPM or similar certification

Job description

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)

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.

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