Midwest Business Development Manager II or III

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 Saturday, August 29, 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. 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. T his role is preferably based in Wilmington, NC, though the manager may also consider other locations such as Asheville, NC.

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.

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