Public Outreach Specialist

K&A Engineering•Binghamton, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering world-class technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world. Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Public Outreach Specialist to join our team at K&A Power Group in Binghamton, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or related degree.
Have at least three (3) years of practical experience in journalism, communications, marketing, environmental permitting, construction communications, or related experience.
Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking
A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Hold a valid U.S. state driver’s license and in good standing
Willing to travel within the operating company’s service area in your state.
May require occasional travel to other states.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement common strategies, processes and procedures of outreach and communications processes for stakeholders including customers and abutters.
Proactively work with residential and commercial customers, advising of upcoming work, applying strategic tactics to ease the burden of construction.
Work with project teams regarding writing and editing standardized project-related outreach materials.
Coordinate and host public meetings and open houses.
Provide notification of upcoming projects to project neighbors and abutters; negotiate solutions to problems such as lost parking spots, loss of business, noise complaints, etc.
Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for Outreach such as customer and stakeholder lists, customer and stakeholder management plans, and Outreach logs.
Respond to urgent public relations issues on projects, bringing in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs when necessary.
Implement and maintain phone hotlines for critical projects and outreach inquiries.
Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, municipal leaders, customers, and others in the communities served by the utility.
Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Public Outreach Manager—Projects.