Transmission Line Engineering Permitting Agent - Engineering Technologist I

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Number of openings: One (1)

Mobility: Hybrid

Position Summary

 The Road Right of Way Permitting Engineering Technologist position is not part of a standard progression. This Engineering Technologist position will oversee Duke Energy Florida Transmission permitting activities by providing technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize leadership skills to resolve issues and concerns related to Permitting in the State of Florida.  The successful candidate, with minimal supervision, will engage in strategic oversight and management of transmission Permitting activities, while managing offsite contractor teams which create road right of way permits for submittal and approval to various State of Florida cities, counties, and Florida Department of Transportation jurisdictions for internal Duke Energy projects.  Successful candidates are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work independently.

Transmission Line Engineering consistently manages the highest road and governmental permitting workloads within the Transmission organization. In Florida, most of the transmission work occurs within roadway and railroad rights‑of‑way, which drives sustained permitting demand across FDOT, counties, municipalities, railroads, and other agencies.

Permitting responsibilities are not episodic or easily backfilled; they require continuous engagement, regulatory familiarity, and relationship management.

Transmission Line projects:

• May span multiple jurisdictions on a single project.
• Require frequent interaction with railroads, FDOT, and FAA
• Depend heavily on construction sequencing and right‑of‑way constraints.

Embedding this Permitting Agent within Transmission Line Engineering allows for early involvement in project planning, faster identification of permitting risks, and tighter alignment with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and Real Estate.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The Permitting Agent provides centralized ownership of permitting activities, including:

• 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

This role directly supports schedule performance, regulatory compliance, and cost management for Transmission projects.

Job- Specific Responsibilities

The responsibilities of Lead Engineering Technologists include the following:

• 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 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.

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.

Working Conditions

• Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Either Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with no experience, or 2+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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