Working at Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC: 22 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Charlotte, NC Area

"My job was challenging and interesting. My team was very professional and worked well together. We completed over $175 million dollars of work safely, on time and within budget"

"Enjoyed my time at Duke. Was able to learn a lot."

"I started working for Duke Energy as a contractor and was immediately onboarded as a permanent employee; and I have dedicated four years and four months to the company. Their goals are driven and focused on the customers' experiences, which nurtures an environment of new ideas and hence process improvements. Duke Energy's total number of employees in 2019 was 28,793."

"I have worked for Duke Energy from 2018 to 2020. Previously I worked for ABB"

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"good place for work. pay is good"

"I have worked as a Duke contractor for 12 years. Duke is an excellent employer and offers rewarding challenging work."

"I worked at Duke for two years. Most employees are pleasant, but the company is run by the good 'ole boys' code. Blatant racism is unchecked and there are limited growth opportunities for minorities. It's a very unethical bunch. The company is a safe place for employees on the down-side of their careers and looking to coast. If you're a minority, definitely seek employment elsewhere."

"It is a good company to work for."

"I've worked with this company for 9 years. I've met a lot of people who've motivated and inspired me to become and grow within the company. Great opportunities, and experiences."

"Spent a year with Duke. Good environment, but the Nuclear side is rigid and change-adverse."

What do you like about working at Duke Energy?

"Great people working there. They were flexible with me when I was pregnant."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The energy sector is growing, so if you can make it work, you will have a solid job for a long time."

What don't you like about working at Duke Energy?

"I wish they had been more flexible with my work needs after I had my kids."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give people, more flexibility in working from home and/or more flexibility."

What do you like about working at Duke Energy?

"Nothing. Hope to move up or out to another position."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Try another place. This website doesn't even have an option for the salary I make. It is below 30,000/yr. If you want to work here, you will do well if you are at the top but otherwise everything is scored and graded. No consideration is given to you as a person, you must join the ranks and be all about Duke."

What don't you like about working at Duke Energy?

"Everything is micromanaged. Every word, every computer click, everything you do. You have to eat at your desk because your 30 minute lunch is really only 20 if you leave your seat because you must adhere to the schedule exactly or you get bad scores. Don't get sick or require the restroom. There is zero freedom."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Actually serve customers instead of just getting them off the line in 300 seconds. Treat customers as individuals and attempt to address their needs and worry less about length of call, promotions or shoving them into the automated phone system. Allow all employees to use benefits such as insurance and training."

What do you like about working at Duke Energy?

"I like the people and the work environment it has led for my success there."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"None that I could think of but it helps to be yourself for the interview."

What don't you like about working at Duke Energy?

"I don't have absolute job security being a contractor. I would rather be a full time employee."