Project Outreach Specialist (Assc-Sr)

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

Job Posting End Date

11-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

This position supports the primary field customer relations and communications resource for public interaction and outreach on AEP Transmission projects. Responsible for assisting in identifying, developing, and coordinating delivery of overall outreach strategies to support the goals, philosophies, policies, initiatives, and day-to-day activities of AEP Transmission and its affiliates, including joint ventures. Key member of project siting team who interfaces with or supports interaction with external audiences, including individual customers and local officials. Requirements include excellent written and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong business knowledge. Able to meet with affected or potentially affected customers to surface issues, solve problems, and bring local knowledge and insight to the siting process.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Work directly with affected or potentially affected landowners to gain beneficial project routing information and resolve issues before and during the transmission line routing process.
• Support efforts to work with external affairs teams and educate the public (landowners, thought leaders, elected officials) about proposed transmission projects.
• Assist and support of customer outreach strategies that improve two-way communications and line routing success.
• Provide field support to transmission siting, line engineering, right of way, and project management team to ensure projects are executed on time.
• Provide support to Outreach Specialist and work closely with 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.
• Coordinate deployment of resources accordingly.

Note:

This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Project Outreach Specialist level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Project Outreach Specialists.

What We’re Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

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

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Minimum two years of experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.

Other:

• Travel requirements are expected 25-50% of the time Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• 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 associated with this position.
• Ability to hike one mile ten percent of the time.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands required for this job, but not limited to: Ability to hike one mile – 10 % of the time.

The 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.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a 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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

The 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.