Communications Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in experience and/or education.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field with over 4 years of communications experience in the engineering/infrastructure industry.
• Preferred experience performing communications tasks for light rail or other transit projects in the construction phase.
• Significant experience managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines on complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to understand technical project details and develop an effective communications strategy that translates technical language into clear, accessible messaging.
• Strong technical writing skills—able to create comprehensive reports, briefs, and digital content from scratch.
• Experience overseeing and quality controlling work products from various sub-discipline contributors, such as graphic designers and social media content developers.
• Familiarity with WordPress/CMS platforms, with comfort in performing updates and minor coding adjustments.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with the Adobe suite of tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, leadership, and community stakeholders.
• A collaborative “leader-doer” mindset with the capacity to work independently in a top-down leadership environment while delivering high-volume production work with precision.

Responsibilities

• Creates Communications Plans/strategies and executes related campaigns/outreach for transportation and engineering projects.
• Engages and informs stakeholders, communities, and residents on projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials.
• Manages the drafting of content for e-newsletters, stakeholder communication, fact sheets, FAQs, exhibit content, and other materials as needed.
• Owns from-scratch technical writing and content development – developing core messaging, technical narrative, and comprehensive reports such as annual management briefs, board updates, and fact sheets.
• Translates complex technical inputs from engineers and technical meetings into clear content suitable for public, leadership, and stakeholder audiences.
• Attends technical meetings to extract key points, verify facts, and convert detailed technical information into accessible reports, briefs, and web updates.
• Manages website and CMS tasks on WordPress including day-to-day updates (documents, links, images, page edits) and light web development needs such as minor functionality changes.
• Develops PowerPoint decks, performs document formatting, and leads brand cleanup efforts—refreshing visuals, legacy graphics, and large technical documents to ensure consistency and on-brand quality.
• Coordinates with other AECOM and client staff to prepare graphic displays, layouts, and presentations that align with client brand standards.
• Plans logistics, execution, and facilitation of public meetings, workshops, open houses, focus groups, and other community outreach events, both in-person and virtual.
• Develops themes, core messages, and collateral for diverse audiences including digital users, media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.
• Manages rapid-response communications tasks such as tracking down facts, coordinating print pickups, and responding to quick-turn internal requests.
• Assists client with media relations and reporter inquiries as needed.
• Exercises sound judgment when communicating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring quality and consistency in all outputs while mentoring and coaching junior staff.
• Maintains organization, quality control, and version control discipline by using SharePoint for file management.
• Demonstrates software agility by confidently switching between various communications tools, with a willingness to learn new platforms as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan