Field Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Outreach Specialist to support field customer relations and public outreach for transmission projects. You will engage landowners, elected officials, and other stakeholders to surface issues and align on project goals.

The role requires excellent writing and public speaking, strong interpersonal skills, and solid business knowledge. Travel and field coordination are expected as part of the siting process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a relevant field as listed.
• Minimum two years of experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with affected landowners to gather routing information and resolve issues.
• Educate the public and external stakeholders about proposed transmission projects.
• Support customer outreach strategies that improve two-way communications and landowner engagement.
• Provide field support to siting, engineering, right of way, and project management teams.
• Coordinate with Outreach Specialist and cross-functional teams to improve siting outcomes.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations or public affairs, or related field

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Outreach Specialist to support field customer relations and public outreach for transmission projects. You will engage landowners, elected officials, and other stakeholders to surface issues and align on project goals.

The role requires excellent writing and public speaking, strong interpersonal skills, and solid business knowledge. Travel and field coordination are expected as part of the siting process.