Project Communication Specialist

Job Posting End Date

05-30-2025

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

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you a skilled and motivated Project Communication Specialist seeking a new opportunity in the Abilene or Corpus Christi, TX vicinity? Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

NOTE: Communications experts are encouraged to apply for a position on AEP’s Transmission Project Outreach Team. AEP seeks an individual who is self-motivated, interested in working with communities to support electric utility projects in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and can work in a fast-paced work environment. The individual must be a collaborative team player with the ability to multi-task. Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply!

Project Communication Specialist

What You’ll Do:

What We’re Looking For:

Technical Expertise:

Leadership and Guidance:

Planning and Organization:

Problem Solving and Initiative:

Business Awareness:

Project Communication Specialist (Grade 6) $72,400-$90,000

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Travel requirements are expected 25-50% of the time Physical demand level is Sedentary

The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: List physical demands required for this job, but not limited to: Ability to hike one mile – 10 % of the time.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

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.

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