Public Engagement Manager II

Eliassen Group; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group in Florida is seeking a Public Engagement Manager II to lead stakeholder outreach for large-scale electric transmission projects. Hybrid work: 3 days on-site in Lake Mary or St. Petersburg, with W2 benefits.

You will develop engagement plans, coordinate with internal and external partners, and act as a frontline public communicator, addressing concerns and promoting awareness and trust.

Qualifications

• Public engagement experience as a frontline communicator to the public.
• Experience in energy sector–community relations or customer-facing communications.
• Experience engaging in community or town hall style forums.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic stakeholder engagement plans for large, complex transmission projects.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness and trust.
• Advocate for the public’s interests and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Develop external communications strategies with internal partners.
• Create proactive strategies to address potential opposition related to projects.
• Interact with external stakeholders to identify solutions that support project goals.
• Serve as frontline communicator between the client and the public.
• Leverage MS Office to produce engagement materials and documentation.

Skills

Public engagement

Frontline communicator

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Education

Degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description:

Hybrid 3 days on-site in either Lake Mary, FL or St. Petersburg, FL

Our client seeks a Public Engagement Manager II to support strategic outreach for large-scale electric transmission projects across Florida. The role will lead stakeholder engagement for low- to medium-risk initiatives, drive external communications that build awareness and trust, and collaborate with internal and external partners to support successful project execution. The manager will serve as a frontline communicator to the public, engage in community and municipal forums, and develop proactive strategies to address potential opposition and issues aligned to project goals.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108778

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage strategic stakeholder engagement plans that enable successful execution of large, complex transmission projects.
• Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness and trust.
• Serve as a core project team member advocating for the public’s interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Develop external communications strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Create proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to transmission projects.
• Interact with external stakeholders to identify solutions that support overall project goals.
• Act as frontline communicator between our client and the general public.
• Leverage MS Office skills to produce engagement materials and documentation.

Experience Requirements:

• Public engagement experience serving as a frontline communicator to the general public.
• Experience in the energy sector within community relations, public engagement, or customer-facing communications.
• Experience engaging in community, municipality, or town hall style forums.

Education Requirements:

Degree preferred or equivalent plus experience.