Proj Outreach Specialist Staff

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Project Outreach Specialist to drive public engagement for transmission projects. The role involves representing AEP and affiliates, coaching teams, and coordinating outreach across stakeholders including customers, media, and regulators.

On-site work in Tulsa with significant travel is required. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years in utilities or communications, with strong writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Travel 25-50% of the time; some overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent written and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong business knowledge.
• Develop communication tools and strategy on linear infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate deployment of resources and foster two-way communications with stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor project outreach team and vendors.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Business knowledge

Education

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

Job description

**Job Summary**This position is a key resource with system wide responsibilities for public interactions and project outreach to support AEP’s electric transmission investment both on and off of AEP’s 13-state footprint. Specifically, this senior level contributor is instrumental in representing AEP, its operating companies, Transource and joint ventures as needed. This individual will perform with little oversight on complex projects to help AEP and its affiliates successfully put transmission projects in service.As a senior member of the team, this individual is also responsible for coaching, training, quality control, vendor on-boarding and vendor relations, and support of system wide support tools including AEPTransmission.com and other traditional and electronic tools. This position requires the ability to lead people and contractors. A lead member of project outreach team who interfaces with or supports interactions with external audiences, including individual customers, media outlets, and regulatory and elected officials.**Job Description****What you’ll do:*** Demonstrate excellent written and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong business knowledge. Develop communication tools and strategy on linear infrastructure projects.* Work closely with Siting, Project Management, Line and Station Engineering, Right of Way, Corporate Communications, and External Affairs to foster two-way communications between key stakeholders and the project team to improve success in siting transmission projects. Coordinates deployment of resources accordingly. **What we’re looking for:****Project Outreach Specialist Staff SG9***Education:** Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, public affairs, or related field.*Experience:*Minimum five years’ experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.*In addition:** Travel requirements are expected 25-50% of the time Physical demand level is Sedentary* The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.* May require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks to meet requirements and schedules.* Some overnight travel to facilities and projects (field work) is required periodically.* Twenty to thirty percent of travel time is associated with this position.* Ability to hike one mile ten percent of the time. **Where you’ll work:**This role is on site in Tulsa, Oklahoma **What you’ll get:**Project Outreach Specialist Staff SG9($116,255-$151,132) **In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.****Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!****American Electric Power (On-Site)****$116K- $151K / Year****#LI-Onsite****#AEPCareers** **Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-009**Compensation Range:**$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.