More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position can be located at any Duke Energy facility in or near the supported counties- Alachua, Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Lake, Marion and Sumter. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. Job Summary The Stakeholder Engagement team is a group of community engagement and communications professionals who use proactive principles and processes to implement Duke Energy’s mission of customer-centric community outreach. Team members develop successful strategies and fully-integrated engagement plans to engage internal and external stakeholders in order to gain acceptance of large and complex infrastructure projects. This position works in collaboration with project teams throughout the siting of new transmission lines and substations and through the development, implementation and on-time completion of a wide range of transmission capital projects. Engagement Managers are community advocates who facilitate positive interactions with project neighbors, local governments and others affected by capital projects. The Sr. Public Engagement Manager requires in-depth knowledge and experience in developing and implementing strategic engagement plans and communications tactics while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the position are to lead the company's strategic outreach efforts for large transmission projects. This position is responsible for the following: + Developing and managing strategic engagement plans that enable the successful execution of large, complex transmission projects + Engaging and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders + Serving as a key project team member advocating for the public's interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes + Developing external communications strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, including multiple levels of management, corporate communications, community relations, legal, engineering, siting and others + Developing proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to transmission projects + Interacting with external stakeholders to identify solutions to issues that support the overall project goals + Leading the strategy, preparation and collaboration for public hearings Basic/Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree + In addition to required degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience + In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience Desired/Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations + Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications + Ten years or more of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, public relations and/or corporate communications + Demonstrated organization, planning and independent decision-making skills + Demonstrated excellent communication skills + Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs + Demonstrated financial and project management skills + Experience with Salesforce application + Demonstrated skills in community involvement and/or public participation + Experience with developing, implementing and monitoring strategy + Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills + Ability to effectively navigate internal and external relationships to achieve business objectives and maintain relationships + Ability to work independently and receive minimum guidance Working Conditions + Available for travel and to support after hours events + Frequent travel to construction sites to meet with crews and customers + Available to serve in an “on-call” basis + Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. 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