Grant Writer-Lead / Funding Specialist

Grant Writer-Lead / Funding Specialist

At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Grant Writer-Lead/Funding Specialist to serve within a multidisciplinary team, you will prepare comprehensive funding plans, federal and state grant applications, and technical reports. You will be the bridge between our clients' needs and the complex requirements of funding agencies, researching opportunities and managing the lifecycle of successful grants. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Research: Identify and track federal, state, and local funding opportunities specifically for large-scale infrastructure and community development.
• Grant Composition: Lead the writing, editing, and submission of complex grant applications, ensuring 100% compliance with technical requirements.
• Financial & Technical Analysis: Compile statistical data and benefit-cost information to build a compelling case for project funding.
• Client & Agency Liaison: Present funding strategies to City Councils, Commissioners, and stakeholders. Maintain professional relationships with state and federal agency representatives.
• Collaboration: Work alongside Project Managers, Planners, and Engineers to translate technical project specs into persuasive funding narratives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional grant writing experience, with a proven track record of securing federal grants for infrastructure and community projects.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Planning, or a related field.
• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration and submission processes.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Adobe InDesign is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to governing bodies and large groups.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $82,000 – $89,000 annually, depending on experience
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Coaching and Mentorship programs
• Performance bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increase with tenure)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Health club subsidy
• A collaborative, team-centered work environment
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through August 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.