Major Projects Siting, Outreach, Right of Way and Environmental Coordinator

About the role

Job Posting End Date

11-23-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The role is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects within a matrix team environment related to the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution lines; provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction.

Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, legal, suppliers, and industry peers.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the project-level lead and primary interface between Major Projects and regional SOAR+E teams, integrating siting, outreach, right of way, and environmental activities and coordinating information, deliverables, dependencies, escalation needs, and appropriate SME participation for assigned large-scale transmission projects from concept development through project completion.
• Work with regional SOAR+E teams to coordinate and integrate comprehensive siting, outreach, land acquisition, right-of-way, and environmental strategies aligned with project objectives, schedules, regulatory requirements, and budget expectations.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and constraints and coordinate with the appropriate SOAR+E disciplines to develop mitigation strategies supporting successful project delivery.
• Coordinate and communicate integrated SOAR+E strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding project viability, stakeholder concerns, route alternatives, and acquisition strategies.

Additional information

Facilitate cross-discipline decision-making and issue resolution involving complex technical, regulatory, political, and community considerations, ensuring appropriate SOAR+E leaders and SMEs are engaged in decisions within their respective disciplines

What We're Looking For

Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9

Education

• Bachelor's or associate degree and eight (8) years of related experience;
• Or High School equivalent and ten (10) years of related experience

Experience

• Depending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission
• And/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).
• Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus.

Licenses/Certifications

• Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.

Transmission Right of Way Staff Senior SG10

Education

• Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus nine (9) years of related experience;
• OR, bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred with seven (7) years of related experience.

Experience

• Depending on education and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).

License/Certification

• Professional licenses and memberships is desired.

In addition

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Communications, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Planning, Law, or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in transmission siting, public outreach, right-of-way, land acquisition, infrastructure development, project management, environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, complex infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholder groups and significant business impact.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, regulatory agencies, governmental entities, and public audiences.
• Strong understanding of transmission project development processes, utility operations, and regulatory environments.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout project service territories.
• Must possess a valid drivers' license.

Pay and benefits

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!

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• Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

SP20-009

Compensation Range

$116,255.00 - $177,503.00

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.

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