Substation Optimization Project Lead

Duke Energy Corporation; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Project Manager I to lead and oversee Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas East. You will coordinate with internal groups and external partners to ensure scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality are met, reporting status regularly.

Entry to this role involves strong communication, risk management, and scheduling skills. The position is hybrid, located in North Carolina, with relocation and travel considerations as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 2 years related work experience, or High School/GED with 5 years related experience.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and coordination with internal and external teams.
• Structure and lead project-related meetings to ensure open communication.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and required communications.
• Plan scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality aspects.
• Ensure plans, reporting, and change management are executed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Associates degree

High School/GED

Tools

Project Controls

Scheduling tools

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Project Manager I to lead and oversee Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas East. You will coordinate with internal groups and external partners to ensure scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality are met, reporting status regularly.

Entry to this role involves strong communication, risk management, and scheduling skills. The position is hybrid, located in North Carolina, with relocation and travel considerations as part of responsibilities.