Project Outreach Specialist (Assc-Sr)

AEP; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Project Outreach Specialist to support field customer relations and public interaction on Transmission projects. You will identify and coordinate outreach strategies with project teams, landowners, and local officials to facilitate informed siting decisions and smoother project routing.

Responsibilities include direct engagement with landowners, educating the public about projects, and coordinating with Internal teams to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations or public affairs.
• Minimum two years of experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Travel 25–50% of the time; physical duties include potential field work.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with affected landowners to gain routing information and resolve issues during the transmission line siting process.
• Educate the public about proposed transmission projects through external affairs channels.
• Assist and support outreach strategies to improve two-way communications and routing success.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Business knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Project Outreach Specialist (Assc-Sr)### Project Outreach Specialist (Assc-Sr)Apply: Corpus Christi, TX: Austin, TX: San Benito, TX: Tulsa, OK: Abilene, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 9, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R20244**Job Posting End Date**11-09-2026Please 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.**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 - $109,543.00The 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.