Project Community Liaison

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.
 

Position Specific Description

The employee in this role will serve as a local project representative to communities located in northern West Virginia, western Maryland, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern Virginia where a major transmission project is being developed.  This individual will be responsible for coordinating with local community and stakeholder groups and individuals to serve as a local point of contact to share project information and respond to project inquiries.  Experience working to support the development of large-scale energy or infrastructure projects is preferred. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:
•    Coordinate local community engagement and outreach to inform local communities about the project, as well as respond to e-mail, phone and in-person inquiries for additional information
•    Develop strong relationships with local governments and leaders, community organizations and individuals
•    Guide local philanthropy efforts by recommending and then supporting the implementation of  approved community-based programs, partnerships and initiatives 
•    Act as liaison between external stakeholders/individuals and internal team
•    Manage local consultants and coordination of meetings and in-person engagements and maintains the administrative record of community touchpoints
•    Support the development of fact sheets, brochures, website content and other materials to address inquiries 
•    Provide regular updates regarding community engagement and initiative efforts to internal stakeholders
•    Ensure that external engagement is done in accordance with company values
•    Perform other job-related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will portray the following qualifications:
•    3-5+ years of community relations or other relevant experience
•    Deep understanding of the communities and culture in West Virginia, western Maryland, southwestern Pennsylvania, and northwest Virginia   
•    Ability to work remotely from northern West Virginia, western Maryland, or southwestern Pennsylvania
•    Willing to travel daily throughout the week to participate in meetings and attend community related events along the potential project route options in the region
•    Ability to share technical and project related information in an accessible way to the public

Additional preferred qualifications:
•    Existing strong relationships with business and/or political leaders in the region on which other relationships can be quickly built 
•    Experience representing energy or large infrastructure projects
•    Familiarity with electric transmission projects or experience working for a major electric utility

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Business Development
Organization:  NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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