Transmission Line Engineering Permitting Agent - Engineering Technologist I

Duke Energy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a regulatory/permitting professional to manage consultants, prepare and track permits, and ensure compliance across multiple agencies. The role emphasizes leadership in project management, effective communication, and proactive governance within a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate will oversee permit conditions, renewals, and amendments, build strong agency relationships, and stay current on evolving requirements to support rapid restoration efforts when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience required
• Alternative: High School/GED with 2+ years related work experience
• Preferred: experience obtaining/managing permits with governmental agencies
• Strong written and oral communication skills desired

Responsibilities

• Manage consultants preparing and submitting permits
• Prepare, submit, and track permits at local, state, federal, railroad, and FDOT levels
• Oversee regulatory compliance including permit conditions, renewals, and amendments
• Maintain agency relationships and respond to governmental requests
• Stay informed of evolving permitting requirements
• Support emergency permitting to enable rapid restoration
• Track permit costs, expirations, and extensions to avoid delays

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

High School/GED + 2 years related experience

Job description

Number of openings: One (1)

Mobility

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and an onsite location after the onboarding period, with a minimum of three days a week being spent working at the Duke Energy Lake Mary office location. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Management of consultants preparing and submitting permits
• Preparation, submission, and tracking of local, state, federal, railroad, and FDOT permits
• Regulatory compliance oversight, including permit conditions, renewals, and amendments
• Management of agency relationships and responses to governmental requests
• Stay informed of evolving permitting requirements
• Support for emergency permitting to enable rapid restoration efforts
• Tracking of permit costs, expirations, and extensions to avoid delays or non‑compliance

Job- Specific Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
• Applies beginner level knowledge in preparing thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Strives to continually improve job‑related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains accurate records and files
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• In lieu of associate’s degree(s), High School/GED AND 2 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience obtaining and managing permits with governmental agencies

Good written and oral communication skills

Experience in the utility industry

Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight, and/or governance

Willingness and comfort in speaking to internal and external groups in permitting expertise while negotiating new processes and practices

Working Conditions

Hybrid – work will be performed from both remote and an onsite location

• Specific Requirements: Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, internal and external to Duke Energy
• Minimum of Associates of Science in Engineering Technology, or 2+ years of experience without a degree
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the utility industry
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Either Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with no experience, or 2+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided

As applicable

Visa Sponsored Position

No Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment‑based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.