Staff Design and Engagement Specialist

Montrose Environmental Group; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a Staff Design and Engagement Specialist focused on Brownfield and Community Revitalization. Ideal for early-career professionals, this role involves planning and stakeholder engagement to support redevelopment projects while promoting environmental stewardship. Join a dedicated team to enhance community sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

401k with a 4% employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Progressive vacation policies

Qualifications

• 0 - 4 years applicable experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review is required.
• Experience with community engagement tools and graphic design are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for neighborhood-scale and site-specific reuse planning and design.
• Promoting engagement opportunities and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
• Assistance with grant writing and reviewing past applications for improvement.

Skills

Proficiency with technical software

Good communication skills

Ability to self-schedule

Ability to work independently

Creative and adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Design, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Staff Design and Engagement Specialist, specializing in Brownfield and Community Revitalization.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

This is ideal for an “early-career (0-4-year experience)” professional. This is a great opportunity for an early-career architectural or landscape designer with an interest in participatory design.

As a you will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

Neighborhood-Scale and Site-Specific Reuse Planning and Design

• Implementing the design process to create neighborhood-scale brownfields area-wide plans and site-specific reuse plans through processes through:

  1) Desktop analysis of demographic and socio-economic conditions,

  2) Review and synopsis of previous planning and design efforts,

  3) Site/Neighborhood reconnaissance and analysis,

  4) Preparing diagrammatic and narrative inventory and analysis,

  5) Developing initial and final reuse programs that respond to available market research, community input, and environmental constraints,

  6) Creating initial concepts, sketches, and/or vignettes,

  7) Implementing feedback loops through charrettes, workshops, and other participatory design exercises,

  8) Demonstrating design alternatives,

  9) Inviting and incorporating feedback through iterative methods,

  10) Finalizing illustrative conceptual design drawings and illustrations in plan, section, and perspective, and

  11) Compiling design content into reports

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design effective, efficient remedial solutions that comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Evaluate and advise redevelopment options based on zoning and ordinance restrictions; assist communities with making amendments to local rules and regulations as needed for productive redevelopment (i.e., updating zoning).

Stakeholder and Public Engagement

• Promoting engagement opportunities and program efforts through outreach efforts including: web promotion, program marketing, and other methods of outreach.

• Facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including property owners, developers, government agencies, community groups, and the public through in-person and virtual meetings, neighborhood workshops, site tours, community surveys, and focus groups.

• Presenting planning and design information and project updates to diverse audiences, ensuring transparency and promoting community involvement in decision-making processes.

• Assistance with implementing participatory design processes where stakeholder and community engagement efforts are clearly integrated into design outcomes.

• Assistance with coordinating meeting logistics, such as managing meeting invitations, RSVP response tracking, agenda preparation, room setup, etc.

• Assistance with note taking and engagement follow up activities

Grant Writing Assistance

• Work with the internal Montrose Grant Team to prepare narrative content for grant applications.

• Review past grant applications to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Other

• Keeping up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Practicing safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participating in continuous improvement programs and providing support to team efforts.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

The employee will be supported in all aspects of their work. It should be noted that, while this is a remote position, daily interaction with colleagues, the public, clients, and/or subcontractors will be normal; adaptability and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Remote work is not suitable for all personalities, and requires a high degree of organization, self-discipline, and awareness.

The position available is a remote/hybrid opportunity that, while requiring residency in our Northern Appalachia service area (West Virginia, eastern Ohio, or western Pennsylvania), will allow the employee to perform office tasks from a home office - with the support of our office and remote employee network.

The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Design, or a related field.

• 0 - 4 years applicable experience.

• Proficiency with technical software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and/or StoryMaps.

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community engagement tools such as Survey123, Social Pinpoint, etc.

• Experience working with state and/or federal funding programs.

• Experience working with brownfield properties

• Graphic design capabilities.

• Ability to create and manage social media content.

Attributes

• Exhibit discretion and good judgment; always maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to self-schedule, and the self-discipline to work without daily in-person supervision.

• Good communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders both virtually and in person.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Creative and adaptable; ability to pivot and respond to developing needs.

• Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development practices.

• Passion for revitalizing communities and enhancing environmental quality.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $50,000-$60,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k with a 4% employer match.

• Interaction and mentorship with subject matter experts

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition/fee reimbursement for continuing education and licensures in the employee’s field.

• Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs.

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.

• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure a balance of work/life.

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Do you want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com.

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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