Public Outreach Specialist
About The Position
K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Public Outreach Specialist to join our team at K&A Engineering in Augusta, Maine. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or related degree.
- Have at least three (3) years of practical experience in journalism, communications, marketing, environmental permitting, construction communications, or related experience.
- Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking
- A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Hold a valid U.S. state drivers license and in good standing
- Willing to travel within the operating companys service area in your state. May require occasional travel to other states.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay.
- Utilize advanced problem identification and resolution and relationship building skills to direct project enabling quick decision making and strategic, proactive implementation of action plans.
- Leverage strong relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers in order to foster consistent communication between the Project teams and affected parties.
- Anticipate and interpret the Company and customer requirements to set strategic direction related to public outreach plans and standardization of Project organization processes and procedures related to communications strategies and messaging during the planning, design, permitting and construction process.
- Work with Public Outreach Team members to ensure a consistent, strategic, and proactive approach to project outreach and communications.
- Provide outreach guidance and best practices implementation to Project Teams across our customers utility
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
