Energy Storage Growth Manager – Midwest & FL

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across multiple territories. The role focuses on siting, land control, interconnection, and EPC contract work to advance a portfolio of storage projects.

The position requires extensive experience in renewables or energy storage, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory and procurement processes in a matrixed organization. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years related work experience; or 10 years with HS/GED.
• MBA is preferred for advanced roles.

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 by evaluating site environmental conditions, permitting, land use permitting, and external engagement activities.
• 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 organization change based on identified business need.
• Develop positive working relationships and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Energy storage development

Negotiation

Regulatory approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Land control & leases

Interconnection agreements

Project budgeting & capital planning

Contract negotiation

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Related Field

High School/GED with 10 years related work experience

Master's degree MBA

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead energy storage project development across multiple territories. The role focuses on siting, land control, interconnection, and EPC contract work to advance a portfolio of storage projects.

The position requires extensive experience in renewables or energy storage, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory and procurement processes in a matrixed organization. Hybrid work is available.