Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager / Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Duke Energy Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager supports strategic public outreach for Florida Delivery and Transmission projects, including new infrastructure and upgrades to existing infrastructure. The role supports Stakeholder Engagement teams and leaders and requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI, as well as experience coordinating events and public meetings. The position may be filled at a higher level in the job hierarchy depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications. It is a hybrid role, with work performed remotely and onsite after onboarding. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—of their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report there as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree for the Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager level; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience for the Stakeholder Engagement Manager level; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 5 years of related work experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
Experience coordinating events and public meetings.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in public relations, community affairs, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, or operations.
Electric utility industry experience.
Experience managing projects.
Familiarity with operational tools, including Maximo, Argus, and Power BI.
Experience in customer-facing or customer support positions.
Experience supporting transmission project siting or external affairs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Support execution of strategic project outreach and provide support to Stakeholder Engagement teams and leaders.
Prepare and distribute project notifications.
Develop outreach collateral and job aids.
Respond to hotline calls and emails.
Maintain project records.
Provide direct project support, including familiarity with project details, milestones, and key messages.
Coordinate public meeting logistics, including venues, materials, and resources, with Government and Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Engineering, and other internal partners.
Maintain databases and shared drives to track project activities, events, contacts, and records.
Attend and contribute to departmental and project team meetings and other required meetings.
Participate in field reviews as needed.