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About the Role

The Landowner Outreach Coordinator is the primary liaison for the project engagement team, community stakeholders, and public officials during the rebuilding of a high-voltage electric transmission line in New York State. This role ensures pre-construction and construction public involvement mandates are executed flawlessly, focusing on building trust, managing expectations, and mitigating conflicts to maintain project schedules and regulatory compliance under the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) Article VII process.

Responsibilities

Execute public involvement programs in strict compliance with New York Public Service Law (PSL) Article VII regulations and PSC orders.
Coordinate, track, and document all required stakeholder notifications, filings, and public notices mandated by the Article VII Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
Manage the log of all public inquiries and complaints to satisfy PSC reporting audits and compliance reviews.
Attend project related meetings with client, public officials and community stakeholders.
Support the Right-of-Way (ROW) and legal teams to interpret Article VII certificate conditions regarding individual property access, field activities and environmental restrictions.
Conduct extensive one-on-one outreach with impacted landowners to explain upcoming transmission line impacts, access needs, and field activities related to the rebuilding of the existing transmission line.
Document property-specific commitments, fence/gate restrictions, and agricultural requirements in accordance with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) construction guidelines for electric transmission lines.
Compile, document, and coordinate the prompt resolution of property damage claims (e.g., crop loss, rutting, soil compaction) to ensure certified restoration compliance.
Interface daily with construction managers, environmental monitors, and agricultural inspectors to ensure field activities mirror community commitments.
Translate highly complex engineering maps, construction sequences, and Article VII Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP) into accessible language for the public.
Respond rapidly to real-time community complaints or protests, deploying to the field to resolve conflicts on-site alongside construction foremen.
Manage a project hotline and dedicated email queue, ensuring all inquiries receive responses within defined, legally compliant timeframes (e.g., 24 hours).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
3–5 years of public involvement or community relations experience, with direct experience navigating New York State utility infrastructure projects.
Solid understanding of the New York Article VII permitting lifecycle, EM&CP processes, and PSC regulations.
Superior verbal, written, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proven ability to maintain a calm, empathetic, and objective demeanor during conflict situations or landowner disputes.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to project corridors, field trailers across New York.
Direct experience handling public engagement for high-voltage transmission line rebuilds under the modern Article VII regulatory framework.
Professional proficiency using stakeholder management databases (e.g., GIS, Procore, Teams, etc) to track Article VII public interactions.

Skills

Public involvement
Community relations
New York State utility infrastructure projects
New York Article VII permitting lifecycle
EM&CP processes
PSC regulations
Verbal communication
Written communication
Conflict resolution
Stakeholder management
GIS
Procore
Teams

Location

New York State

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Compensation

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
401(k) Retirement Plan
No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental leave
Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
Employee discount program
Optional insurance offerings: Identity Theft Protection, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Life (spouse and child), Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance

About the Company

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle.
At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth.
Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart.
Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish.
We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes.
Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.