Energy Storage Development Lead – Midwest & Florida

Duke Energy; Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across Indiana, Florida, and potentially the Carolinas. The role covers siting, land control, permits, interconnections, and EPC agreements, with involvement in RFPs and regulatory filings.

Hybrid work is available, with a mix of remote and on-site duties. Candidates should have a strong background in energy storage, MISO, and project financing, plus excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 6 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree and 6 years related work experience, High School/GED and 10 years related work experience.
• MBA is preferred.

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Related Degree

MBA or Master’s in related field

Tools

MS Project

Regulatory filing systems

MISO Interconnection knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across Indiana, Florida, and potentially the Carolinas. The role covers siting, land control, permits, interconnections, and EPC agreements, with involvement in RFPs and regulatory filings.

Hybrid work is available, with a mix of remote and on-site duties. Candidates should have a strong background in energy storage, MISO, and project financing, plus excellent communication and negotiation skills.