Senior Public Engagement & Stakeholder Lead

Duke Energy; Wade (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Duke Energy in North Carolina seeks a Sr. Public Engagement Manager to lead external engagement for major infrastructure projects.

You will design tailored engagement plans, coordinate proactive outreach, and ensure clear communications with customers and the public throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong relationship building across a matrixed organization, strategic advising, and the ability to manage complex communications, approvals, and stakeholder-focused initiatives in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 years of related experience; in lieu, high school diploma with 7 years of related experience.
• Strong external engagement experience and ability to navigate a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement custom project-specific external engagement plans that align to milestones across distribution, transmission, renewables, energy storage, and generation.
• Coordinate proactive outreach efforts for projects impacting customers and the public.
• Prepare and coordinate external written communications, respond to inquiries, and track project information.
• Align with project management and business units to ensure milestone coordination.
• Collaborate with Government and Community Relations to engage local communities.
• Approve letters, collateral, and presentations; coordinate printing, mailing, and emailing communications.
• Initiate calls and visits with customers as issues arise.
• Monitor inquiries and maintain project documentation and reporting.
• Lead public information meetings and participate in public hearings as required.

Skills

Presentation

Facilitation

External engagement

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Duke Energy in North Carolina seeks a Sr. Public Engagement Manager to lead external engagement for major infrastructure projects.

You will design tailored engagement plans, coordinate proactive outreach, and ensure clear communications with customers and the public throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong relationship building across a matrixed organization, strategic advising, and the ability to manage complex communications, approvals, and stakeholder-focused initiatives in