Job Description

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 Monday, July 6, 2026

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Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, forecasting, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team.

This position will support CAPEX projects in Hydro Generation. These projects can be associated with water retaining structures as well as hydro generation assets.

This position supports Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.).

The SrPCS is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools, and is critical to mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions.

The position is considered to have high degree of acumen in project controls principles, and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering

• Bachelors Degree in Finance

• Bachelors Degree in Project Management

• 5 years related work experience

• In Lieu of degree and 5 years related work experience, HS Diploma and 9 years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge

• Software such as MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, PowerPlan, Emax, Peoplesoft

• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

• Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period.

• Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy Hydro Generating Station

• Hybrid employees will be required to work two to three days per week at a Hydro Generating Facility, Hydro Control Facility, or Corporate Headquarters.

Specific Requirements

• Proficiency/Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics

• Strong collaborative team member

The Senior Project Controls Specialist may have relationships with individuals of varying levels in the following organizations:

• Community Relations

• Corporate Communications

• Construction Management

• Development

• Engineering

• Enterprise Security

• Environmental, Health and Safety

• Finance

• Fuels

• Global Risk Management and Insurance

• Human Resources

• Legal Department

• Operations

• Quality

• Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)

• Project Management

• Regulatory and Compliance

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Supply Chain

• Others

• Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors

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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