Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager / Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Duke Energy•Lake Mary, FL

1d•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 in executing project outreach 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 prepares and distributes project notifications, develops collateral and job aids, responds to hotline calls and emails, and maintains project records. It may provide direct project support, requiring familiarity with project details, milestones, and key messages. The role coordinates public meeting logistics—including venues, materials, and resources—with internal partners such as Government and Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Project Management, and Engineering. It maintains databases and shared drives for tracking project activities, events, contacts, and records, and attends and contributes to departmental and project team meetings, other required meetings, and field reviews as needed. This posting is for one position. Depending on relevant experience and qualifications, the hiring manager may fill the position at the Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager or Stakeholder Engagement Manager level, or at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Work is hybrid after the onboarding period, with work performed remotely and onsite. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way, and are expected to report to that facility as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Associate Stakeholder Engagement Manager: bachelor's degree, or high school diploma/GED and four years of related work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Stakeholder Engagement Manager: bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED and five years of related work experience in lieu of the stated bachelor's degree and 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 strategic project outreach and 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 when needed, 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.