The Carolinas
From Charlotte to the Research Triangle, the Carolinas are drawing major data center investment. GridTal is based here, in Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Duke Energy
- Dominion Energy South Carolina
- Santee Cooper
- Charlotte region
- Research Triangle
- Upstate South Carolina
- Catawba County
- 01Interconnection Manager
- 02Regulatory Affairs Director
- 03Transmission Planning Engineer
- 04Electrical Reliability Engineer
Hiring for power in The Carolinas
The Carolinas is one of the most active data center markets in the country. Duke Energy large-load growth, nuclear and gas planning and strong engineering talent pool are reshaping what companies need from their power teams.
Work here runs through Duke Energy, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Santee Cooper. Candidates who already know these organizations — their standards, processes and people — are especially valuable, and they are in high demand from developers, contractors and the utilities themselves.
GridTal recruits across Charlotte region, Research Triangle, Upstate South Carolina, Catawba County and the surrounding region. We also help companies relocate experienced professionals from other markets when the local pool is thin.
The Carolinas hiring questions
Which roles are hardest to fill in The Carolinas?+
Right now, Interconnection Manager and Regulatory Affairs Director roles are the most difficult, followed by Transmission Planning Engineer and Electrical Reliability Engineer.
Do candidates need local utility experience?+
It helps a lot. Experience with Duke Energy processes shortens ramp-up time, but strong candidates from other regions can succeed with the right support.
Do you recruit for remote or hybrid roles here?+
Yes. Many planning, regulatory and finance roles are hybrid; construction, commissioning and operations roles are usually on site.
Which specialties do you cover in this market?+
All of them: Interconnection, Onsite Generation, Substations & Transmission, Utility & Regulatory, Powered Land, Construction & Delivery, Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Operations & Reliability.