Senior Transmission Project Outreach Lead

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Project Outreach Specialist at Senior/Principal/Staff levels to lead field customer relations and outreach for transmission projects. The role interfaces with landowners, local officials, and external affairs to surface issues and guide siting decisions.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years in utilities or communications, with strong writing and speaking skills, plus ability to travel and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, public affairs, or related field.
• Minimum four years experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with affected landowners to gain routing information and resolve issues.
• Educate the public about proposed transmission projects.
• Assist and support 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 teams to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate with Outreach Specialist and work closely with Project Management, Line and Station Engineering, Right of Way, Corporate Communications, and External Affairs to foster two-way communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate deployment of resources accordingly.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Project Outreach Specialist at Senior/Principal/Staff levels to lead field customer relations and outreach for transmission projects. The role interfaces with landowners, local officials, and external affairs to surface issues and guide siting decisions.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years in utilities or communications, with strong writing and speaking skills, plus ability to travel and manage multiple projects.