Senior Economic Development Leader: Energy & Growth

Duke Energy; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced Economic Development Manager to help recruit new industrial and commercial load to our service footprint across the Piedmont Triad and greater Charlotte region. You will coordinate with internal teams, build strong stakeholder partnerships, and leverage company resources to advance growth and vitality in communities.

The role requires field mobility with travel (25-50%) and a focus on delivering results through collaboration, analysis, and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or related field.
• Five years minimum related experience.
• Associate degree with seven years related experience as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic development projects to recruit new industrial and commercial load.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders across the economic development spectrum.
• Leverage Duke Energy resources to support communities and regional growth.
• Represent Duke Energy professionally to promote economic development.

Skills

Customer interface

Project management

Energy industry knowledge

Construction/Real estate

Mapping software

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or related field

Bachelor's degree in adjacent field (Senior level)

Tools

GIS mapping

MS Office

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced Economic Development Manager to help recruit new industrial and commercial load to our service footprint across the Piedmont Triad and greater Charlotte region. You will coordinate with internal teams, build strong stakeholder partnerships, and leverage company resources to advance growth and vitality in communities.

The role requires field mobility with travel (25-50%) and a focus on delivering results through collaboration, analysis, and effective