Energy Storage BD Manager - Midwest & Florida

Duke Energy; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across Indiana, Florida, and potentially Carolinas. You will manage siting, land control, interconnections, and contract negotiations to move projects from inception to construction.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience (or 10 years with HS/GED) and a strong background in regulatory processes, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid work model with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Other Related Degree required.
• 6 years related work experience required.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree and 6 years related work experience, High School/GED with 10 years related work experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop energy storage projects from inception to construction to support capital investment plan.
• Ensure business goals and objectives are achieved through negotiation, communication, and monitoring.
• Prepare project development plans, budgets, schedules, and capital budgets.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute land control, interconnect, energy storage procurement, and EPC agreements.
• Lead due diligence evaluating environmental conditions, permitting, and external engagement.
• Support submission of project proposals into competitive procurement processes.
• Support regulatory initiatives including data requests and testimony.
• Identify and resolve challenges impacting development, design, and procurement activities.
• Drive organizational change based on identified business need.
• Develop positive working relationships and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Stakeholder negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Public speaking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Related Degree

MBA

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across Indiana, Florida, and potentially Carolinas. You will manage siting, land control, interconnections, and contract negotiations to move projects from inception to construction.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience (or 10 years with HS/GED) and a strong background in regulatory processes, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid work model with travel expectations.