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

Duke Energy Corporation

Project Manager overseeing commercial and industrial electrical systems projects at Duke Energy. Collaborating on customer-focused solutions and managing projects from planning through execution.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years minimum required related experience for Project Manager II
In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED and nine (9) years minimum required related experience for Project Manager II
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.

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

Cost EstimationConceptual Engineering DrawingsProject ManagementCommissioning PlansTechnical AssistanceQuality AssuranceFinancial EvaluationDesign ReliabilityConstructability ConcernsDistributed Generation Design

Soft Skills

Customer FocusCollaborative EnvironmentClear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree