Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

. Lead the company’s strategic outreach efforts for large transmission projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic outreach and engagement for large transmission projects, with strong skills in communication, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that address community concerns and foster positive relationships with affected parties.

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Strategic OutreachProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommunity InvolvementConflict Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management SkillsFinancial Management SkillsMS Office ProficiencyStrategy DevelopmentPublic Participation Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganization SkillsPlanning SkillsIndependent Decision-MakingProblem Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Transmission ProjectsPublic HearingsCommunity RelationsSiting TeamsConstruction Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company’s strategic outreach efforts for large transmission projects
Develop and manage strategic engagement plans for large, complex transmission projects
Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a key project team member advocating for the public’s interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes
Develop external communications strategies with internal stakeholders, including management, corporate communications, community relations, legal, engineering, and siting teams
Develop proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to transmission projects
Interact with external stakeholders to identify solutions supporting overall project goals
Lead strategy, preparation, and collaboration for public hearings
Collaborate with project teams throughout the siting and development of transmission lines, substations, and transmission capital projects
Build trusted relationships with project neighbors, local governments, and others affected by capital projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Availability for travel and after-hours events
Frequent travel to construction sites to meet with crews and customers
Availability to serve in an “on-call” basis
Demonstrated organization, planning and independent decision-making skills
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs
Demonstrated financial and project management skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Travel and after-hours event support opportunities