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Duke Energy Corporation

Economic Development Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

Economic Development Manager at Duke Energy focusing on economic growth in North Carolina regions. Managing projects and building relationships to drive electric revenues and local economies.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeHickory • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage economic development leads/projects in the region
  • Develop effective working relationships with economic development organizations
  • Oversee activity, resources, negotiations, and packages for project closure
  • Build trade ally network through membership in targeted organizations
  • Implement strategies for creating economic growth
  • Communicate across internal and external networks regarding leads
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project tracking within CRM
  • Support and promote Duke Energy economic development programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or adjacent field
  • Five (5) years minimum required related experience
  • Previous customer interface experience
  • Comfort navigating complex challenges
  • Understanding of the energy industry
  • Experience in General Construction, Real Estate Development, Project Finance
  • Proficiency with mapping programs
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
  • Ability to manage internal and external relationships
  • Demonstrated communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal and human relations skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Ability to prioritize numerous multi-tasking requests
  • Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Experience with a large multi-functional business unit

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Friendly work environment
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Recognition for your work
  • Competitive pay and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementeconomic developmentcustomer interfaceGeneral ConstructionReal Estate DevelopmentProject Financemapping programsMicrosoft Office
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillshuman relations skillsmotivated self-starterorganizational skillsability to prioritizeability to manage relationshipsability to navigate complex challenges
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in Business