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Lead Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Duke Energy
relocation assistance
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jun 10, 2026

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Job Summary

AI Specialistsstraddle the disciplines of Data Science & Data Engineering with a focus on data pipelines, AI Model enhancements and model retraining. Their unique skillsets add value throughout the lifecycle of machine learning model development and deployment. They have a passion for data and build pipelines for Data Scientists for data consumption. An AI Specialists knowledge of Machine Learning pairs nicely with a Data Scientist on seamless handoffs for increased model performance and/or feature enhancements. Model development opportunities will be on-prem and cloud solutions. Lead AI Specialists work closely with their team members. They are considered the "go to" person when complex opportunities arise. They are technical and professional growth mentors for their teams including actively removing impediments. They contribute to each product team as needed and has a detailed understanding of the team's portfolio of products and value proposition. They build professional partnerships with Enterprise Architects and Cyber Security ensuring team compliance. They have strong partnerships with various lines of business throughout the enterprise with a focus on continuous education on AI and technical guidance. They participate in various Community of Practices (AI, Cloud, Architecture). These highly skilled team members are empowered, proactive and accountable for team success.

Responsibilities
  • Support, collaborate & work alongside Data Scientists and AI Specialists to ensure data optimization, model performance & delivery

  • Growing AI knowledge through partnerships with various lines of business's

  • Team member mentor (professional and technical development)

  • Team leader AI compliance (Cyber, Cloud, Architecture)

  • Support various product teams with dev, implement & deployment

  • Ensure product teams are well represented and properly staffed

  • Complete understanding of team product portfolio and value proposition

  • Assists with discovery on bleeding edge technologies/tools to incorporate within team

Basic/Required Qualifications
  • Associates degree

  • Minimum 7 years related work experience

  • In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 7 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Duke Energy experience

  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning technologies classifications, regressions and neural networks (Deep Learning)

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

  • Office Job environment day shift.

Specific Requirements
  • Experience in working with Data Scientist within an AI Organization

  • Strong communication skills,

  • Team player

Travel Requirements

5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNo Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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