What We're Looking For
Join 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 projects
- Writes 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, or
- Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience
Primary focus will include:
Supporting transportation infrastructure projects by directing comprehensive public involvement
Leading 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 employment
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#RV.
Locations:
Boston, MA.
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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..
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field with 4 years related professional experience (or Master's degree with 3 years experience)
- Experience using ArcGIS and GIS tools for data analysis and map/exhibit preparation
- Proficiency with Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office for content development
- Experience leading outreach activities: public meetings, stakeholder briefings, open houses, and in-person events
- Ability to develop public/stakeholder involvement plans and maintain detailed engagement records
- Experience conducting research, writing reports, and producing plans or environmental documents for transportation projects
- Familiarity with traffic or safety software and planning/analysis strategies
- Previous work experience in transportation, public outreach, or planning
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is described as covering most costs with low out‑of‑pocket expenses. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options contribute to perceived affordability.
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What We Do
At HNTB, we are committed to making connections possible and creating a better tomorrow. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm, we believe that mobility plays an important role in helping to unlock a brighter future for communities everywhere. That's why we work to deliver innovative transportation systems and infrastructure solutions that connect people and expand opportunity. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we work closely with our clients and partners to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each community we serve. With more than a century of service, we are working to build a future where everyone has access to safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. Professionals work alongside clients nationwide to address their most complex technical, financial and operational challenges — providing a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program management and construction management. Together, we are making connections possible
