Interconnection Account Manager (Senior or Lead)
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remote @type
Hybrid
locations
St. Petersburg, FL
Raleigh, NC
Charlotte, NC
time @type
Full time
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End Date: June 17, 2026 (14 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R39959
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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Job Summary
This unique position will join our Renewable Integration team with primary responsibility to interconnect utility scale generation to Duke Energy's transmission system toward achieving the company's modernization goals. Employees at this level manage multiple facets and solve complex issues related to the interconnection lifecycle including any of the following focus areas: interconnection studies, contracts, construction, operational support, and customer interfacing, in one or more jurisdictions. Incumbents are expected to enhance skills, counterparty relationships and the ability to work with increased independence toward becoming a subject matter expert in the interconnection field. They have knowledge of multiple interconnection concepts and share information regarding applicable procedures with others. Typical interconnection requests are for solar, energy storage, or uprates of existing generation. This position regularly interfaces with Legal, Project Management, Grid Planning, Model Integration & Data Governance, Tariff Administration, and Business Controls.
Responsibilities
Prepares, executes, and enforces interconnection agreements between the transmission provider and the interconnection customer
Ensures compliance with the applicable FERC or state interconnection procedures
Develops and maintains relationships with interconnection customers to achieve successful outcomes for the Company and the interconnection customer
Manages generator interconnection requests through their lifecycle from intake through post commercial operation
Ensures business goals and objectives are achieved through effective planning, organization and milestone management
Prepares thorough and accurate interconnection reports, contracts, and documentation
Strives to continually improve interconnection business processes, procedures, and performance
Gains interconnection management system proficiency
Basic/Required Qualifications
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Senior Interconnection Account Manager
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or Other Related Degree
6 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience
Lead Interconnection Account Manager
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or Other Related Degree
8 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 12 year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional
Experience preparing and managing contracts with 3rd parties
Working knowledge of FERC and/or State interconnection procedures
Electric utility experience working in transmission or distribution
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Good written and interpersonal communication skills.
Problem solving, project management and implementation 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 daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Mostly office, some site visits
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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