Working at Duke Energy in Saint Petersburg, FL: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Saint Petersburg, FL Area

"Duke Energy is a massive, American based energy corporation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I found the company very proactive in pursuing state-of-the-art technological capabilities. Public utilities have many challenges in meeting governmental commitments, internal organizational changes, and public image."

"I think the company is a good company over all but there was not any ability to advance if you were hired in as a contractor."

What do you like about working at Duke Energy?

"The focus on individual value and participation in moving the various projects forward. The management defines what they want achieved, and then give the employees and contractors adequate space latitude to define how to complete tasks, and time enough to achieve it."

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

"Understand that you are a 'time and materials' contractor, and you own ONLY the tasks you are assigned."

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

"Some employees are still used to doing the functional work in delivering electricity. They are now working in the project area, and have difficulty grasping time critical tasks. Fortunately, the contractors always find ways to work around them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Add processes that move tactical work to functional contractors and employees to free management people's time."