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Project Manager I / Project Manager II – Industrial / Commercial Electrical Systems Engineer

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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 Thursday, October 1, 2026

More 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.

The primary location for this position is the Raleigh, NC Office; however, other Duke Energy locations will be considered as available.

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.

Position Summary

Project Manager I and II positions may have single point accountability or operate under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior Project Manager. This position combines detailed electrical engineering and design with project management through the design phase of assigned projects. Project design includes the development and engineering of energy related products and services, commonly on the customer side of the meter.

The PM role involves managing, or assisting in managing, all phases of project planning and execution to meet defined project objectives. Objectives include scope, schedule, cost, quality, environment, safety, communication, security, and integration.

The position requires a customer-focused, team-oriented individual with experience in both project management and commercial/industrial design engineering and the potential to become an expert advisor in key product areas.

Responsibilities

An Energy Services project manager works with Business Developers to identify customer needs, design cost-effective solutions, and oversee projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Solution focus areas are low (480 V) and medium voltage electric infrastructure, back-up power systems (including standby generation and UPS), power quality, monitoring and control systems, facility assessments, and industrial processes. Responsibilities include:

  • Solution Development - Contacting large industrial, commercial, or institutional customers through a business development process to identify the issues and provide commercially available solutions within the customers' budget constraints. Solution development includes creation of conceptual engineering drawings, cost estimates, and contract preparation, while maintaining compliance with company, industry and safety standards.
  • Engineering Solutions - Independent investigation, design, and development of innovative solutions to resolve customer issues. Solutions may be implemented inside the customer's facility or on the Duke Energy side of the meter. Provide pricing and sales support for these projects. Support construction from a design perspective and develop and implement commissioning plans for assigned projects. Provide technical assistance with resolving operational issues, as necessary.
  • Standards Management - Development and maintenance of equipment specifications that meet the qualifications of standard designs and are acceptable to the construction and maintenance arms of the Energy Services organization.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Commercial project engineering experience in low and medium voltage electrical systems and backup power systems is essential.
  • Demonstrates understanding of electrical infrastructure and distributed generation design processes.
  • Commercial mindset that can assess and resolve customer issues with innovative options based on customer cost guidelines and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude to address design reliability and constructability concerns in project pre-planning stage.
  • Customer focused with demonstrated experience developing innovative engineered designs in a collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to assume total project responsibilities including quality assurance, customer interface, internal reporting, and financial evaluation.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform work in compliance with applicable safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, and organized manner using correct grammar and ability to document, make recommendations and influence others to common vision and action.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent Duke Energy and effectively communicate technical and business impacts to technical and non-technical individuals within Duke Energy and the customers' organizations.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Project Manager I

  • Associate's Degree and two (2) years minimum required related experience
  • In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED and five (5) years minimum required related experience

Project Manager II

  • Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years minimum required related experience
  • In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED and nine (9) years minimum required related experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, Certified Energy Manager, and/or Licensed Electrical, Building, or Public Utility Contractor.
  • Ten years of engineering and/or project management or related experience in delivering electric infrastructure to large commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
  • Five years of commercial and industrial design engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team of individuals to meet a common goal and timeline.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop skills and become an expert technical advisor for business development team. Topics will include technical and/or business issues.
  • Demonstrated history of continuous improvement in job-related technical, business, and professional knowledge and skills. Areas of focus include safety codes & practices, engineering codes & standards, regulations, company procedures, and market & technical trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and provide options to customer issues that are complex in nature and for which there are no existing guidelines or known commercial solutions.
  • Working knowledge of computerized analysis systems (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, CYME, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of available commercial equipment and contractor network.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and applicable industrial codes.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
  • Willing to periodically work in adverse conditions such as wet, swampy, isolated locations; cold and hot weather; and emergency conditions, i.e. storm restoration.
  • The primary location for this position is the Raleigh, NC Office; however, other Duke Energy locations will be considered as available.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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

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