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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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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.

This position is responsible for real estate transactions (land acquisition, lease negotiations and lease terminations) in support of our corporate and regional Telecommunications team. They will use advanced negotiating strategies to execute the acquisition and termination of full or partial land rights in supporting Duke Energy’s telecommunication operations. They must be familiar with records research, surveying & mapping, fee properties and conveyances, land acquisitions and dispositions, easement acquisitions and releases, land and tower lease negotiations, relocation reimbursements, support for legal litigation and protection against legal claims, and rights in perpetuity to access/rebuild/improve telecommunications assets. They will work in collaboration with landowners, tower owners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, planners, and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests. They may have responsibility for a variety of land rights acquisition and disposition projects. as well as easement releases and less complex disposal projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation - Ability to work with property owners and interests to bring about an equitable and fair settlement for the rights being acquired.

• Communications - Ability to develop interpersonal relationships. Written and verbal skills are vital in dealing with individuals as well as groups (i.e. Tower Owners, DOT, Homeowner Assoc., Courts, church leadership, boards, public meetings, etc.)

• Basic legal expertise - proficient in research and examination of basic title issues (deeds, mortgages, liens, taxes, etc.) and ability to perform a limited title search. Review of transaction documents. Assist attorneys with legal proceedings to include expert witness testimony.

• Project Management - 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Basic/Required Qualifications (Real Estate Representative)

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate or other related degree

• In addition to bachelor's degree, two (2) years minimum of related work experience

• 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

Basic/Required Qualifications (Senior Real Estate Representative)

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate or other related degree

• In addition to bachelor's degree, four (4) years minimum of related work experience

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Survey and land engineering knowledge

• Knowledge of telecommunication operations and construction

• Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.

• A real estate professional designation earned through testing and experience from a recognized real estate association such as IRWA, Appraisal Institute, CoreNet, CCIM, etc.

• Effective public presentation, witness and testimony skills and experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience in a public utility industry (electric, gas, municipality) or related technical field

• Knowledge of workplans, survey, paralegal, land development and/or engineering

• Demonstrated being highly organized, self-motivated, critical/problem solving, negotiation skills, budgeting, excellent written and verbal communications

• Basic understanding of corporate financial systems: assessment of capitalized vs. O&M spend and budget development/management

• Vendor Management Experience: RFP development, proposal review and selection, consultant oversight, invoicing review and approval

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Specific Requirements

• Driver's License

• Notary License Required within 6 months of hir

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree + 4 yrs. related work experience, OR

• Associate's Degree in Business, Real Estate or other related degree + 6 yrs. related work experience, if no BS, OR

• 8 yrs of work experience in lieu of a degree + HS/GED

Working Conditions

• 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.

• Remote Office

• Occasional Driving

• Will often require irregular work schedule to accommodate landowners and other professionals to include frequent evenings and weekends.

• Travel may be required to facilitate certain negotiations and execute transactions.

• Field visits are often required to analyze property and participate in due diligence.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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