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 Sunday, March 8, 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. Position Summary: This role is a key contributor in the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) organization and plays a central role in connecting the strategy of preparing to meet future energy demands with the strict regulatory compliance needed to accomplish that strategy. This role is for a self-starter that will be a crucial member of the company’s Carolinas resource planning team and will play a key role in preparing executives and subject matter experts to testify before regulators on the often-complex topics of electric industry resource planning and execution. The ideal candidate must already understand how electric utilities operate and have a basic understanding of utility regulatory processes, including seeking approvals to construct new generation assets and the financial planning and execution to build those facilities. The successful candidate can navigate between the worlds of analytics, modeling and regulatory process with the ability to also translate those concepts to external stakeholders and the communities Duke Energy serves in the Carolinas. The person who takes this role must be a student of the utility business with awareness of emerging industry issues and the ability to proactively assess their potential impact on Duke Energy's resource planning – and recommending appropriate next steps. They must be able to listen attentively and communicate effectively both orally and in writing at a subject matter expert level while presenting ideas and concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Responsibilities: Leads coordination of regulatory activities for resource planning proceedings, including witness testimony and exhibit development, witness preparation, data request response management, and preparation of complex regulatory filings across North Carolina and South Carolina jurisdictions. Translates complex modeling analyses and technical data into clear, accessible presentations and documentation for regulatory commissions, intervenors, and stakeholders to support efficient development of IRPs, CPCNs, and other resource planning filings. Participates in stakeholder engagement activities, effectively representing Duke Energy's resource planning positions and interests while maintaining professional relationships with regulatory bodies, intervenors, and industry participants. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on emerging industry issues including regulatory policy changes, technology developments, market trends, and legislative initiatives that may impact resource planning strategies, providing regular briefings and written summaries to leadership and cross-functional teams. Manages and maintains the comprehensive regulatory calendar for all IRP-related proceedings across North Carolina and South Carolina, tracking key milestones, filing deadlines, hearing dates, and data request response timelines to ensure timely compliance and coordination across all stakeholders. Required/Basic Qualifications for Senior Bachelor’s degree Business, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Other Related Degree In addition to required degree, five (5) years related work experience Required/Basic Qualifications for Lead Bachelor’s degree Business, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Other Related Degree In addition to required degree, seven (7) years related work experience Desired Qualifications Demonstrated working knowledge of electric utility resource planning, including how IRPs are developed, evaluated and presented in regulatory proceedings. Functional understanding of utility generation and system planning, including system operations, capacity needs, resource mix considerations and planning assumptions. Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting electric utility regulatory proceedings in North Carolina, South Carolina, or similar jurisdictions. Familiarity with planning considerations for gas, nuclear, renewable, and energy storage resources. Experience responding to regulatory data requests or working directly with regulatory agencies or intervenors. 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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