• Job Description

  Req#: R28137

  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.

  This position will support business development efforts for complex renewable energy projects across Duke Energy’s regulated jurisdictions with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The Associate Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing project development activities across a portfolio of wind and solar projects. The Associate, under the direction of the individual project Development Managers, will be responsible for all elements of advancing development including, initial siting, obtaining land control by negotiating leases or purchase options, engaging in community and stakeholder outreach, applying for and obtaining permits, securing interconnection rights, and negotiating, structuring, and executing engineering, procurement and construction contracts. In addition, the Associate will create and update project financial pro forma models to conduct preliminary deal screening and returns analysis; prepare investment memoranda for project funding approval, and support filings to obtain regulatory approval for the utilities’ investment in the asset. The Associate will also support the issuance of utility RFPs for renewables, project acquisitions, and work with the Development team to develop market assessments, regulatory and policy reviews of target markets, and growth strategy and execution plans for senior management.

  Responsibilities

  • Prepare project development plans, budgets, schedules, and capital budgets.

  • Structure, negotiate, and execute land control agreements.

  • Apply for and obtain zoning and conditional use permits.

  • Structure, negotiate, and execute interconnect agreements.

  • Structure, negotiate, and execute EPC agreements.

  • Prepare and submit project proposals into competitive project procurement processes.

  • Generate business leads and opportunities to grow the project pipeline.

  • Develop partner relationships, both internally and externally, that can assist in the growth of the business and closing deals.

  • Develop project models to assess project returns and recommend deal terms necessary to close transactions.

  • Explore and assess energy and renewable energy markets, trends, customers and competitors.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related degree

  • In addition to required degree, 2 plus years related work experience

  • In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s), 5 plus year(s) related work experience and HS/GED.

  Desired Qualifications

  • MBA degree.

  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent organization, follow-up skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

  • Excellent ability to work independently.

  • Professional approach, proven good judgment, creative problem-solving capability.

  • Ability to understand the key commercial and legal aspects of major contracts in the industry (Leases, Land Purchase Options, Generator Interconnect Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements, Operation and Maintenance Agreements, Asset Management Agreements, etc.).

  • Experience in working in a matrix-based organization.

  • A high level of determination, commitment and a passion for the renewable energy industry.

  • Ability to initiate programs with limited definition, identify a path, change direction when necessary, communicate progress and break through resistance when necessary.

  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to digest complex information into a clear message, including in public speaking engagements during project permitting and community outreach.

  • Experience in coordinating diverse external and internal partners on complex, strategic initiatives.

  • Excellent negotiating skills, with ability to debate and influence.

  • Experience in an entrepreneurial environment.

  • Strong relationship management skills.

  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 commute to a Duke Energy facility.

  • Travel may be required to support landowner meetings, project due diligence and EPC site visits.

  • Field visits are often required to analyze property and participate in due diligence activities.

  Travel Requirements

  15-25%

  Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

  No

  Represented/Union Position

  No

  Visa Sponsored Position

  No

  Posting Expiration Date

  Friday, September 1, 2023

  All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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