Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist

What We're Looking ForJoin us at HNTB! We are seeking a Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to help lead transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement. Our department is a dynamic and exciting place to work, with countless opportunities for growth and development. From iconic architecture and complex bridges to efficient highways and digital infrastructure solutions, our collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence drive us to build a better future for our clients, communities and ourselves.At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.What You’ll Do:Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.Identifies planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.Participates in client meetings and interactions.Leads preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.Participates in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projectsWrites major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.Participates in public process and stakeholder facilitation.Performs other duties as assigned.What You’ll Need:Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, orMaster's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experiencePrimary focus will include:Supporting transportation infrastructure projects by directing comprehensive public involvementLeading outreach activities including public meetings, stakeholder briefings, open houses, and other in-person events.Managing the development of content include presentations, flyers, website updates, email blasts, social media posts, talking points, and other written materials.Maintaining detailed records including meeting notes and documenting correspondence with members of the public, stakeholders, and government entities.Developing robust public and stakeholder involvement plans to guide outreach activities.Leading the usage of a variety of technology platforms to correspond with the public and develop and edit content including the Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA) as well as Adobe, Microsoft, and ArcGIS tools.Preferred qualifications and skills:Previous work experience in transportation, public outreach, or planning through prior employmentAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#RV.Locations:Boston, MA.........The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $89,301.41 - $133,952.12. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.............NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.SummaryLocation: Boston, MAType: Full time