Project Director, Solar & Battery Energy Storage

Duke Energy Corporation

. Lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects after initiation, through funding approval and contracting .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, managing project performance, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Proficient in project budgeting, risk management, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

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Utility-Scale Solar Project ManagementBattery Energy Storage SystemsEPC Contract ManagementProject Risk MitigationStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project BudgetingProject SchedulingContract AdministrationGrid Interconnection ManagementCommercial ManagementEngineering ManagementConstruction ManagementProject ControlsRisk AssessmentPerformance Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationDecision-MakingCommunicationIssue Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPEAACEMBAMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Utility OperationsPower GenerationTransmissionInfrastructure ProjectsDesign-Build Contracting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects after initiation, through funding approval and contracting
Own pre-construction project performance, including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment
Lead multidisciplinary matrixed project teams and drive effective coordination across the organization
Serve as Duke Energy's primary interface with EPC contractor leadership
Establish working relationships with contractors and hold them accountable for contractual commitments, schedule, and project outcomes
Lead resolution of project issues, recovery plans, claims, and commercial matters
Coordinate owner scope, owner-furnished equipment, grid interconnection requirements, and operational readiness activities
Partner with internal project development teams to ensure projects are constructed within scope, schedule, cost, and acceptable risk levels
Manage critical interfaces among EPC contractors, suppliers, transmission organizations, original equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders
Establish project budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and execute contracts with internal partners
Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate significant issues
Support resolution of commercial matters, contractor claims, and key business decisions
Provide transparent and accurate project reporting to senior leadership
Present project risks, opportunities, decisions, and recommendations
Build confidence through proactive communication and issue management
Report to a General Manager within Duke Energy's Project Management & Construction organization
Travel to project sites, supplier manufacturing locations, and internal and external meetings as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field and 9 plus years' related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's degree and 9 plus years' related work experience, High School/GED and 13 plus years' related work experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience leading complex capital projects (preferred)
MBA, Master's degree, PMP, PE, AACE, or other relevant professional certification (preferred)
Experience delivering utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, power generation, transmission, industrial, or other major infrastructure projects (preferred)
Experience managing EPC, design-build, or similar contracting arrangements from an owner or contractor perspective (preferred)
Experience managing engineering, grid interconnection, and/or operations of utility-scale generation assets (preferred)
Familiarity with utility operations, project controls, commercial management, and contract administration (preferred)
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills (preferred)
Occasional travel up to 20% is an essential function
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the listed work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)