About this Business Development Manager II or III role at Duke Energy
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 21, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
This role is preferably based in Wilmington, NC, though the manager may also consider other locations such as Asheville, NC.
Position Summary
This position leads business development and project development activities for complex Energy Services projects across Duke Energy’s regulated jurisdictions, focusing on customer‑sited energy infrastructure solutions. These include backup/standby generation, resiliency systems, distributed generation, temporary/bridge power, and turnkey or Energy‑as‑a‑Service offerings. The Business Development Manager (BDM) drives opportunities from initial customer engagement through internal funding approval and transition to construction and operations partners. This role requires extensive cross‑functional collaboration and customer interaction to ensure solutions align with Energy Services’ Design–Build–Operate–Maintain–Own business model.
Responsibilities
Opportunity Development & Customer Engagement
Identify and qualify opportunities across industrial, commercial, and governmental sectors for resiliency, electrical infrastructure, temporary power, and distributed energy solutions.
Engage customers to understand operational needs and structure technical scopes aligned with Duke Energy foundational principles
Maintain strategic relationships with contractors, vendors, developers, and key stakeholders.
Project Development Execution
Develop project budgets, schedules, development plans, and capital estimates.
Partner with engineering resources to optimize design and constructability.
Structure, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements including leases, purchase options, interconnect agreements (when applicable), Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) agreements, and Energy Services‑specific agreements (OSG, Premier Power, turnkey power delivery, etc.).
Lead due diligence across environmental, safety, technical, financial, and regulatory domains.
Prepare and submit proposals for competitive procurement processes.
Cross‑Functional Leadership & Internal Alignment
Serve as project sponsor through internal governance
Coordinate across matrixed departments—engineering, regulatory, real estate, legal, finance, operations—to advance project milestones.
Contribute to market assessments, RFP strategy, acquisitions, and new product development.
Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence
Integrate Energy Services Safety Plan requirements into early development activities.
Incorporate environmental compliance, permitting, and hazard awareness into project planning.
Uphold Duke Energy safety culture and support continuous safety improvement.
Leadership, Communication & Relationship Management
Communicate complex topics effectively to stakeholders, leadership, customers, and community representatives.
Influence internal teams and external partners to align and overcome project barriers.
Represent Energy Services professionally through written, verbal, and public‑facing communication.
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Business Development Manager II
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or other related degree AND ten (10) years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 10 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 14 year(s) related work experience
Business Development Manager III
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or other related degree AND twelve (12) years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 12 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 16 year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications
In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Good written and interpersonal communication skills.
Problem solving, negotiation, project management and implementation skills.
Ability to work independently while guiding cross‑functional teams.
Commitment to Duke Energy’s values: Safety, Integrity, Customer‑centricity, One Team, and Agility.
Working Conditions
Mostly office, Travel required to customer sites, partner locations, and project areas
Virtual Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility
This role is bonus eligible
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Travel Requirements
15-25%
