Public Engagement & Communications Lead

HNTB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,688 - 119,532; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to support transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement. The role covers developing content for presentations, website updates, and outreach materials, plus coordinating public meetings and stakeholder briefings.

The successful candidate will have a degree in urban planning/geography/engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities to work on iconic infrastructure projects and engage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering or related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering or related field and 1 year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• 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 and evaluates the planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.
• Coordinates internally and externally with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
• Prepares maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.
• Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning.
• Assists in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects.
• Drafts sections of and performs tasks related to the preparation and production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• May participate in public process and stakeholder facilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public engagement

Public communications

Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering or related field and 2 years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering or related field and 1 year of relevant experience

Tools

GIS

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

PIMA

Job description

HNTB is seeking a Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to support transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement. The role covers developing content for presentations, website updates, and outreach materials, plus coordinating public meetings and stakeholder briefings.

The successful candidate will have a degree in urban planning/geography/engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities to work on iconic infrastructure projects and engage