<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Please note: this position will be located at the OH &amp; KY headquarters, in Cincinnati, OH.<div><div><div><div><div>Job SummaryThe Senior Public Engagement Manager leads the company’s strategic outreach efforts for power grid projects in Ohio and Kentucky which includes transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects. This position requires in-depth knowledge and experience, partnering with technical and externally-facing staff and all levels of an organization, coordinating complex communications internally and externally, working independently with minimum guidance.Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating and managing a strategic engagement plan</li><li>Preparing and coordinating external written communications to property owners and other stakeholders, response, dispatch and tracking of external project inquiries, and monitoring and tracking project information</li><li>Engaging and informing key internal stakeholders of the projects taking place and works to ensure a smooth execution of projects</li><li>Participating in project team meetings including field reviews, pre-construction meetings and customer interaction in the field</li><li>Working with local Government &amp; Community Relations Managers to determine appropriate public engagement strategy</li><li>Organizing external communications such as letters, collateral and presentations as needed in coordination with internal communications departments, internal management, legal, engineering, etc.</li><li>Coordinating the printing and mailing of external communications</li><li>Monitoring property owner inquiries on assigned projects and manage response and documentation</li><li>Leading in the preparation and implementation of public information meetings</li></ul></div>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience</li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Valid driver's license</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience presenting and communicating with external audiences</li><li>Adept at dealing with a variety of individuals and escalated situations</li><li>Community involvement experience in a personal or professional capacity</li><li>Experience designing/executing communications plans</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Proficient in principles of project management</li><li>Prior experience in electric transmission and distribution</li><li>Experience in the utility industry</li><li>Demonstrated organizational and planning skills</li><li>Customer-specific experience</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation experience</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Ability to lead cross functional teams</li><li>Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, management, customers, vendors and service providers in both business and social settings</li><li>Experience in working with community organizations in a professional capacity</li><li>Experience in working with mid-level, senior level management and their support staffs</li><li>Experience with project and event planning</li><li>Previous budget management experience</li><li>Experience in supporting economic development opportunities.</li><li>Experience with project management scheduling software.</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Available for travel and to support after hours events</li><li>Frequent travel to construction sites to meet with crews and customers</li><li>Available to serve in an “on-call” basis</li><li>Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to 4th &amp; Main in Cincinnati, OH.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><h3>#LI-AB1</h3><h3>#LI-Hybrid</h3>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateWednesday, September 10, 2025All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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<div id="ember59" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America&rsquo;s largest energy holding companies. The company&rsquo;s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.</div>
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Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager

<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Please note: this position will be located at the OH &amp; KY headquarters, in Cincinnati, OH.<div><div><div><div><div>Job SummaryThe Senior Public Engagement Manager leads the company’s strategic outreach efforts for power grid projects in Ohio and Kentucky which includes transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects. This position requires in-depth knowledge and experience, partnering with technical and externally-facing staff and all levels of an organization, coordinating complex communications internally and externally, working independently with minimum guidance.Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating and managing a strategic engagement plan</li><li>Preparing and coordinating external written communications to property owners and other stakeholders, response, dispatch and tracking of external project inquiries, and monitoring and tracking project information</li><li>Engaging and informing key internal stakeholders of the projects taking place and works to ensure a smooth execution of projects</li><li>Participating in project team meetings including field reviews, pre-construction meetings and customer interaction in the field</li><li>Working with local Government &amp; Community Relations Managers to determine appropriate public engagement strategy</li><li>Organizing external communications such as letters, collateral and presentations as needed in coordination with internal communications departments, internal management, legal, engineering, etc.</li><li>Coordinating the printing and mailing of external communications</li><li>Monitoring property owner inquiries on assigned projects and manage response and documentation</li><li>Leading in the preparation and implementation of public information meetings</li></ul></div>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience</li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Valid driver's license</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience presenting and communicating with external audiences</li><li>Adept at dealing with a variety of individuals and escalated situations</li><li>Community involvement experience in a personal or professional capacity</li><li>Experience designing/executing communications plans</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Proficient in principles of project management</li><li>Prior experience in electric transmission and distribution</li><li>Experience in the utility industry</li><li>Demonstrated organizational and planning skills</li><li>Customer-specific experience</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation experience</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Ability to lead cross functional teams</li><li>Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, management, customers, vendors and service providers in both business and social settings</li><li>Experience in working with community organizations in a professional capacity</li><li>Experience in working with mid-level, senior level management and their support staffs</li><li>Experience with project and event planning</li><li>Previous budget management experience</li><li>Experience in supporting economic development opportunities.</li><li>Experience with project management scheduling software.</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Available for travel and to support after hours events</li><li>Frequent travel to construction sites to meet with crews and customers</li><li>Available to serve in an “on-call” basis</li><li>Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to 4th &amp; Main in Cincinnati, OH.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><h3>#LI-AB1</h3><h3>#LI-Hybrid</h3>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateWednesday, September 10, 2025All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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