<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.Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. The preferred location for this position is in North Carolina or South Carolina. This person should reside within the service territory of the region they serve.The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. <h2>Job Summary</h2>This position is responsible for managing real estate vendors, negotiation, and acquisition of real estate rights in support of the Energy Storage Team.  Limited support to Transmission, Distribution, Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro, Lake Services, Gas Operations, Regulated Renewables, and Distributed Energy Resources (Solar), as well as any Corporate needs that may be necessary from time to time.This position will use advanced negotiating strategies to facilitate the acquisition process for full or partial rights in support of energy storage business units specifically working with renewable operations. This individual must be familiar with public land records, research, vendor management, among numerous other land use issues. They will work in collaboration with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, surveyors, and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests. This position is a specialist role and should have the experience and capability for a variety of land rights and exemplary land negotiation skills. This would include purchasing in fee, easement, permitting, licensing, leases as well as conducting property sales and dispositions. This position may also serve in a leadership role providing oversight to contracted resources as projects may require.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Negotiation - Ability to work with property owners and interests to bring about an equitable and fair settlement for the rights being acquired.</li><li>Communications - Ability to develop interpersonal relationships. Written and verbal skills are vital in dealing with individuals as well as groups (i.e. DOT, Homeowner Assoc., Courts, church leadership, boards, public meetings, etc.)</li><li>Basic legal expertise - proficient in research and examination of basic and complex title issues (deeds, mortgages, liens, taxes, etc.) and ability to perform a limited title search. Review of transaction documents.</li><li>Project Management – RE Representative must be able to manage various tasks simultaneously in order to accomplish desired objectives. Acquisition requires managing a variety of competing interests to include risks, costs, and relationships.</li><li>Valuation - Ability to compile sales data to support values for both fee simple and partial rights acquisition and disposal. Able to read appraisal reports with a critical eye and challenge opinions.</li><li>Administrative - Familiarity with MS Office and other tools in order to compile and complete reports. Maintain and protect field files as directed by Records Retention policy and/or state regulations. Appropriate documentation of all aspects of transactions from contract preparation to recording of conveyances. Ensures payments are made with proper accounting by check/wire to facilitate transaction settlements.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Knowledge of energy storage land negotiations.</li><li>Knowledge of energy storage operations and construction.</li><li>Knowledge of electric operations and construction.</li><li>Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.</li><li>Advanced communication skills.</li><li>Experience in a portfolio of complex projects.</li><li>Experience working with real estate inside and outside counsel.</li><li>Working knowledge of energy storage leases and easements.</li><li>Demonstrated advance problem-solving skills, requiring little direction from management.</li></ul>Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.<h2>Required/Basic Qualifications (Real Estate Representative)</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, two (2) years minimum of related work experience </li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree AND two (2) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND six (6) years minimum of related work experience </li></ul><h2>Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Real Estate Representative)</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, four (4) years minimum of related work experience </li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree AND four (4) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND eight (8) years minimum of related work experience </li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years energy storage land acquisition experience</li><li>Prior renewables or real estate transactions experience</li><li>Survey, permitting, appraisal, development, real estate construction, or land engineering knowledge </li><li>Knowledge of electric operations, development, and construction </li><li>Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.</li><li>Effective public presentation, witness and testimony skills and experience.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Field mobility classification – work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.</li><li>Will sometimes require irregular work schedule to accommodate landowners and other professionals and may include evenings and weekends.</li><li>Limited travel may be required to facilitate certain negotiations and project meetings.</li><li>Field visits may be required to analyze property and participate in due diligence.​</li></ul>Specific Requirements<ul><li>Driver's License</li><li>Notary within 6 months of hire</li></ul>Travel Requirements15-25%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateMonday, August 4, 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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Real Estate Representative / Senior Real Estate Representative

<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.Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.&nbsp;The preferred location for this position is in North Carolina or South Carolina. This person should reside within the service territory of the region they serve.The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.&nbsp;<h2>Job Summary</h2>This position is responsible for managing real estate vendors, negotiation, and acquisition of real estate rights in support of the Energy Storage Team. &nbsp;Limited support to Transmission, Distribution, Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro, Lake Services, Gas Operations, Regulated Renewables, and Distributed Energy Resources (Solar), as well as any Corporate needs that may be necessary from time to time.This position will use advanced negotiating strategies to facilitate the acquisition process for full or partial rights in support of energy storage business units specifically working with renewable operations. This individual must be familiar with public land records, research, vendor management, among numerous other land use issues. They will work in collaboration with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, surveyors, and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests. This position is a specialist role and should have the experience and capability for a variety of land rights and exemplary land negotiation skills. This would include purchasing in fee, easement, permitting, licensing, leases as well as conducting property sales and dispositions. This position may also serve in a leadership role providing oversight to contracted resources as projects may require.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Negotiation - Ability to work with property owners and interests to bring about an equitable and fair settlement for the rights being acquired.</li><li>Communications - Ability to develop interpersonal relationships. Written and verbal skills are vital in dealing with individuals as well as groups (i.e. DOT, Homeowner Assoc., Courts, church leadership, boards, public meetings, etc.)</li><li>Basic legal expertise - proficient in research and examination of basic and complex title issues (deeds, mortgages, liens, taxes, etc.) and ability to perform a limited title search. Review of transaction documents.</li><li>Project Management – RE Representative must be able to manage various tasks simultaneously in order to accomplish desired objectives. Acquisition requires managing a variety of competing interests to include risks, costs, and relationships.</li><li>Valuation - Ability to compile sales data to support values for both fee simple and partial rights acquisition and disposal. Able to read appraisal reports with a critical eye and challenge opinions.</li><li>Administrative - Familiarity with MS Office and other tools in order to compile and complete reports. Maintain and protect field files as directed by Records Retention policy and/or state regulations. Appropriate documentation of all aspects of transactions from contract preparation to recording of conveyances. Ensures payments are made with proper accounting by check/wire to facilitate transaction settlements.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Knowledge of energy storage land negotiations.</li><li>Knowledge of energy storage operations and construction.</li><li>Knowledge of electric operations and construction.</li><li>Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.</li><li>Advanced communication skills.</li><li>Experience in a portfolio of complex projects.</li><li>Experience working with real estate inside and outside counsel.</li><li>Working knowledge of energy storage leases and easements.</li><li>Demonstrated advance problem-solving skills, requiring little direction from management.</li></ul>Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.<h2>Required/Basic Qualifications (Real Estate Representative)</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, two (2) years minimum of related work experience </li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree AND two (2) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND six (6) years minimum of related work experience </li></ul><h2>Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Real Estate Representative)</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree</li><li>In addition to bachelor's degree, four (4) years minimum of related work experience </li><li>In lieu of bachelor's degree AND four (4) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND eight (8) years minimum of related work experience </li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years energy storage land acquisition experience</li><li>Prior renewables or real estate transactions experience</li><li>Survey, permitting, appraisal, development, real estate construction, or land engineering knowledge </li><li>Knowledge of electric operations, development, and construction </li><li>Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.</li><li>Effective public presentation, witness and testimony skills and experience.</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Field mobility classification – work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.</li><li>Will sometimes require irregular work schedule to accommodate landowners and other professionals and may include evenings and weekends.</li><li>Limited travel may be required to facilitate certain negotiations and project meetings.</li><li>Field visits may be required to analyze property and participate in due diligence.​</li></ul>Specific Requirements<ul><li>Driver's License</li><li>Notary within 6 months of hire</li></ul>Travel Requirements15-25%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateMonday, August 4, 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>

Real Estate Representative / Senior Real Estate Representative

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