Transmission Line Engineering Permitting Agent - Engineering Technologist I

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 Sunday, September 6, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. 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. 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.

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