Senior Public Engagement Lead for Infrastructure

Duke Energy; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager for hybrid work in North Carolina, covering Fayetteville, Wilmington, Maxton, Wade, and Whiteville. The role focuses on creating external engagement plans and coordinating with multiple business units across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage proactive outreach, communications materials, and public information meetings, while maintaining strong relationships with government and community relations managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 3 years related work experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma/GED with 7 years related work experience acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement external engagement plans aligned to project milestones.
• Coordinate proactive outreach for projects impacting customers and the public.
• Prepare letters, collateral, and presentations; coordinate printing and emailing of external communications.
• Lead public information meetings and participate in public hearings as required.
• Monitor inquiries and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public communication

Project coordination

Matrixed navigation

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED + 7 years related experience

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager for hybrid work in North Carolina, covering Fayetteville, Wilmington, Maxton, Wade, and Whiteville. The role focuses on creating external engagement plans and coordinating with multiple business units across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage proactive outreach, communications materials, and public information meetings, while maintaining strong relationships with government and community relations managers.