Project Outreach Specialist Senior-Principal-Staff

Job Posting End Date 06-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary This position drives the primary field customer relations and communications resource for public interaction and outreach on AEP Transmission projects. Responsible for 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: Works directly with affected or potentially affected landowners to gain beneficial project routing information and resolve issues before and during the transmission line routing process. Represents AEP Transmission and projects to external affairs teams and educates the public (landowners, thought leaders, elected officials) about proposed transmission projects. Determines and guides customer outreach strategies that improve two-way communications and line routing success at the project level. Also, will have the responsibility of directing outside consultants and resources in support of individual projects. Provides field support to transmission siting, line engineering, right-of-way, and project management team to ensure projects are executed on time. Works 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. Coordinates deployment of resources accordingly. What we’re looking for: Project Outreach Specialist Senior SG7 Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations, public affairs, or related field. Experience: Four years' experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field Project Outreach Specialist Principal SG8 Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations or public affairs, or related field. Experience: Minimum five years' experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field. Project Outreach Specialist Staff SG9 Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations or 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 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 travel time is associated with this position. Ability to hike one mile ten percent of the time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: List physical demands required for this job, but not limited to: Ability to hike one mile – 10 % of the time Where you’ll work This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio What you’ll get: Project Outreach Specialist Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544) Project Outreach Specialist Principal SG8($98,993-$128,689) 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) $87K- $151K / Year #LI-Onsite #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-007 Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $151,132.50 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. Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. 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