Entry Level Project Specialist Jobs
New grad project specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of organized, on-time deliverables can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like Michels, Jobot, and Corgan hiring at this level now.
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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 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 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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Entry Level Project Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project specialist job?
Start by building a portfolio of real or simulated projects that show you can track tasks, coordinate stakeholders, and hit deadlines. Employers at this level look for candidates who are organized, communicate clearly, and have some exposure to project tools like spreadsheets, Asana, or Jira. Internships, class projects, volunteer coordination work, and certificate programs in project management all strengthen an entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level project specialists?
Companies hiring entry level project specialists right now include Michels, Jobot, and Corgan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large corporations with formal early-career programs to mid-size organizations that bring on junior specialists to support growing project teams.
Are there remote entry level project specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles make up a significant share of the market. About 17% of entry level project specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility have real options. Fully remote roles at this level tend to require strong written communication skills and comfort with digital collaboration tools.
Are these new grad project specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project experience, or lists a portfolio as an alternative to prior employment. If a role asks for a motivated self-starter with foundational project skills, it is typically open to new grad candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level project specialists?
Entry Level project specialist roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high volumes of concurrent projects and regularly bring on junior specialists to support coordination, documentation, and delivery across active workstreams.