Public Engagement Manager II — Electric Transmission Projects

Job overview

The Public Engagement Manager II role is hybrid, with three onsite days in either Lake Mary, FL, or St. Petersburg, FL. The rate is $40–$50 per hour on a W-2 basis. The role supports strategic outreach for large-scale electric transmission projects across Florida. The manager develops stakeholder engagement and external communications strategies, serves as a frontline communicator, and works with project partners and communities to build awareness and trust. The work helps address potential opposition and identify solutions aligned with project goals and successful project execution.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement plans
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• represent public interests on the project team and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes
• develop external communications strategies
• create proactive approaches to potential opposition
• identify solutions with stakeholders
• serve as a frontline communicator
• prepare engagement materials and documentation using MS Office.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public engagement manager ii

stakeholder engagement

electric transmission

energy sector

community relations

external communications

lake mary fl

st. petersburg fl

hybrid

$40–$50 per hour

w-2

eliassen group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible W-2 employees: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance, pre-tax accounts, and sick time where required by law.

Why this role

The posting requires public engagement experience, energy-sector community relations, public engagement, or customer-facing communications experience, and experience with community, municipal, or town-hall forums. Degree preferred or equivalent experience. W-2 consultants are offered medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and life insurance.

About the employer

Eliassen Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.