Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, December 18, 2025Build 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: the preferred locations are Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC. However, Greensboro, NC or Winston-Salem, NC locations will also be considered. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable travel distance of any of these locations.
The Principal Stakeholder Engagement Manager is an expert in external project engagement strategy and execution, supporting multiple business units and project types. This specific role focuses on new electric generation, solar generation, battery energy storage, and transmission projects. This position leads comprehensive planning and implementation of external stakeholder engagement to support infrastructure projects in North Carolina.
Engagement Planning and Implementation
Relationship Management
Direct Customer Interaction
Develop project-specific engagement plans for infrastructure projects in North Carolina
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal business units and external stakeholders
Facilitate internal alignment to support project success
Create, edit, and publish accurate project communications
Establish and manage two-way communication mechanisms with external audiences
Serve as a field engagement representative as needed
Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years minimum of related experience
In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED and eleven (11) years minimum of related experience
Proven leadership in developing and executing engagement plans, with minimal oversight and direction
Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization
Experience managing both internal and external relationships effectively
Demonstrated success in managing high-risk infrastructure projects
Skilled in customer communication and issue resolution
Experience facilitating cross-functional teams
Experience conducting community assessments for engagement planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Expertise in managing project impacts and maintaining open communication
Experience managing budgets
Attendance at early morning, night and weekend community meetings and activities as needed
Must have means of transportation for some travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally the state
Requires availability 24/7 for storm response or other issues/emergencies
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 daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. Please note: hybrid mobility classification requires a weekly onsite presence.
Travel Requirements
5-15%