Duke Energy Corporation

Economic Development Manager

Duke Energy Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 10 years without a degree may suffice.
  • Experience in customer interface and project management in industrial or commercial sectors is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the energy industry and utility operations, including rates and power delivery.
  • Proficiency in mapping programs and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage economic development projects by collaborating with local, regional, and state organizations.
  • Implement strategies to stimulate economic growth, maintaining project ownership and oversight.
  • Position the economic development team as a vital resource for Duke Energy's growth initiatives.
  • Promote Duke Energy's economic development programs in the community.
  • Conduct client visits and support their needs by providing timely and relevant information.

Benefits

  • No relocation assistance provided.
  • Work flexibility with a requirement to live within a commuting distance to designated offices.
  • Regular fieldwork from various locations post-onboarding.
Full Job Description
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 Sunday, June 14, 2026

The selected candidate must sit within a commutable distance to a Duke Energy office in the Western, Piedmont Triad or Charlotte regions of North Carolina.

Position Summary

To increase electric revenues, improve local economies, and enhance Duke Energy's brand by recruiting new electrically profitable industrial and commercial load to our service footprint. A good economic development manager will accomplish that by:
  • Maintaining a wide array of allies across the economic development spectrum
  • Developing an understanding of the forces which drive projects to choose a new site and the tactics used by the economic development profession to succeed in winning these projects
  • Bringing knowledge of energy and utility company operations to the Economic Development arena
  • Using company's resources to lead, innovate, and ultimately win projects
  • Always representing the company at all levels as a consummate professional


Responsibilities
  • Manage economic development leads/projects in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional, and local economic development organizations to enhance Duke Energy's influence in the regional economy. Manage leads/projects in the region - overseeing activity, resources, negotiations, and packages required for project closure. Work with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina as well as regional and local economic development organizations. Build trade ally network through membership in targeted economic development support organizations. Business development activities within existing state, region and local networks; including product (site) development and site analysis/assistance for communities and state representatives. Provide information, data and marketing materials for partners as needed to meet client needs. Conduct client visits to service area.
  • Implement strategies and tactics for creating economic growth to stimulate the economic vitality of the Carolinas. Assume project ownership responsibilities resulting from new and expansion business leads, staying involved until project commitment. Communicate as needed across internal and external networks regarding leads and pertinent information. Communication interfaces include but are not limited to lead generation channels such as site selection consultants, existing customers, new prospective customers, and trade shows. Other contacts/relationship development and management requirements include Local ED professionals, Regional ED professionals, State ED professionals, Workforce training program contacts, local elected officials, state elected officials, ally communities, and other professional ED organizations. Utilize and implement guidelines for evaluating value of business growth. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project tracking within CRM. Provide input as requested to support leadership decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Position economic development team internally and externally as key source of knowledge about Duke Energy's value in encouraging economic growth. Support and promote Duke Energy economic development programs (including Site Readiness), ensuring communities effectively utilize available resources to foster sustainable growth and long-term vitality. Represent Duke Energy wherever necessary in promoting and encouraging economic development. Leverage internal resources to provide support for communities and state in attracting business growth. Develop and increase professional knowledge and image. Promote the Duke Energy Economic Development team credibility and reputation to enable deeper engagement, leadership and quarterbacking regarding project closure. Knowledge of Duke Energy's distribution and transmission system. Utilize creative problem solving and incentives to assure Duke Energy's competitive position. Meet with clients to assist in determining service needs and provide accurate/quick information to assist communities and states in responding to client's request for information. Provide input as needed in evaluating level of contributions to partner organizations. Maintain business contacts among Duke Energy entities in support of Code of Conduct. Build knowledge of Duke Energy's rate schedules and related product offerings.


Basic/Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or adjacent field
  • Five (5) years minimum required related experience
  • In lieu of degree(s) and years' experience above, High School/GED and 10 years minimum required related experience


Desired Qualifications
  • Previous customer interface experience, with preference for experience in project management of competitive industrial and commercial projects
  • Comfort navigating complex challenges, with the motivation to solve problems and move projects forward in dynamic environments
  • Understanding of the energy industry, with experience in one or more areas of the utility sector, such as rates, power delivery, or customer service
  • Experience in General Construction, Real Estate Development, Project Finance
  • Proficiency with mapping programs
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external
  • Ability to manage internal and external relationships, networking, benchmarking
  • Demonstrated communication skills with experience in preparation of written documents, proposals and presentations.
  • Effective interpersonal and human relations skills to work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers in a team-oriented work environment
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Ability to lead assigned responsibilities with a high degree of independence
  • Economic Development Project management experience
  • Ability to prioritize numerous multi-tasking requests, discerning between what is important and what is urgent
  • Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Experience with a large multi-functional business unit


Working Conditions
  • Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.


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Travel Requirements
25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Duke Energy Corporation Careers

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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
DUK
* Ladders Estimates

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