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. This position can sit at any Duke Energy location within the MidWest region. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. Job Summary This position is responsible for leading negotiations for acquisition and disposition of real estate rights in support of Transmission, Distribution, Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro, Lake Services, Gas Operations, Distributed Energy Resources (Solar), as well as any Corporate needs. They will use advanced negotiating strategies to execute the acquisition and disposition of full or partial land rights in supporting Duke Energy's utility operations across all regulated utility jurisdictions. They must be familiar with records research, surveying & mapping, fee properties and conveyances, land acquisitions and dispositions, easement acquisitions and releases, land lease negotiations, relocation reimbursements, support for legal litigation and protection against legal claims, and rights in perpetuity to access/rebuild/improve distribution electric and gas assets. They will work in collaboration with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others in gaining or divesting of land rights to support company projects and customer requests. They may have responsibility for a variety of land rights acquisition and disposition 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. 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. Basic/Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, real estate or other related degree In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience In lieu of bachelor's degree AND five (5) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience Specific Requirements Driver's License Notary within 6 months of hire Desired Qualifications Survey, permitting, appraisal, development, real estate construction, or land engineering knowledge Knowledge of electric operations, development, and construction Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the pu