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11-09-2026
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
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 - $109,543.00
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.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026
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
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 - $109,543.00
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.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM language
Your degree and job titles need to map cleanly to the DOL's occupational classification before PERM begins. Pull your O*NET profile for Project Specialist to confirm which education and experience requirements support the EB-2 or EB-3 category your employer will file under.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires Project Specialists has navigated the PERM labor certification process before. Filter your search to employers who have filed I-140 petitions for similar roles, since first-time sponsors often underestimate the recruitment documentation DOL requires.
Search for sponsoring roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Specialist openings specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with EB-2 or EB-3 filings. Use it to build a shortlist before you start outreach.
Clarify the PERM job description before signing
The duties listed in your offer letter must match what DOL approves in the PERM application almost exactly. Ask your prospective employer to share the draft job description early, because discrepancies between the PERM filing and your actual role can invalidate the petition.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your wait for an immigrant visa number depends on your country of birth, not citizenship. Use the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track your priority date before accepting a role, especially if you were born in India or China.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage calculation
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific location and job level before PERM is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself to verify the wage level your employer is filing under matches the role's actual responsibilities.
Green Card Project Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, engineering, or IT. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when the employer can demonstrate the role involves work well above a standard bachelor's level. The employer's attorney typically determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Project Specialists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas per year, subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on the number of petitions filed, though immigrant visa numbers are limited by country of birth. The PERM process also takes longer than an H-1B filing, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a two or three year work authorization period.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Only after I-140 approval can you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, so the full process typically spans one to three years before any permanent residency decision.
How do I find Project Specialist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Specialist openings filtered by employers with a track record of sponsoring employment-based green cards. That matters because PERM is resource-intensive, and employers unfamiliar with the process often decline to sponsor even when they legally could. Starting your search with employers who have done it before significantly shortens the negotiation stage.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and many Project Specialists do exactly that. There's no requirement to wait until your H-1B is near expiration before beginning PERM. Starting early is practical because H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit are available once your I-140 is approved or your PERM has been pending for 365 days, giving you continued work authorization while the green card process runs its course.