Communications Specialist-Transportation Engineering

Communications Specialist, Transportation Engineering
Hybrid role, Lisle, IL

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 annually

About Us
Morreale Communications is an award-winning, woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation and Infrastructure, Health and Wellness, Energy and Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity in all aspects of our operations.

This role supports a client within the Transportation Engineering industry.

Job Description
The Communications Specialist supports client, technical, project and creative teams in the development and execution of communications deliverables. Responsibilities may include assisting with content development and/or review for internal and external audiences, as well as supporting education and training programs designed to engage diverse stakeholders across both traditional and emerging channels.

The Communications Specialist is a strong written and verbal communicator who is eager to learn how to translate complex technical information into clear, concise and accessible messaging. They contribute to the development of high-quality deliverables by supporting content review, occasional creation, editing and formatting, while ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.

In this role, the Communications Specialist assists with project management by helping to track timelines, monitor deliverables and maintain organization across multiple workstreams. They work collaboratively with internal staff, external project partners, as well as clients and client teams to support successful project execution and are proactive in following up on tasks and next steps.

The Communications Specialist partners with internal staff and external project partners to support client engagement efforts and help communicate project goals and benefits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized and a strong collaborator, with the ability to support multiple, concurrent priorities and contribute effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

Support delivery of high-quality work by assisting with project tasks, ensuring deliverables are accurate, organized and completed on time

Communicate with internal staff, external project partners and clients via email, virtual meetings and in-person interactions to share updates and support team coordination

Assist in developing, editing and formatting reports about client infrastructure for a range of stakeholders, including engineers, legislators and the public

Support the development and review of technical content presentations by partnering with engineering teams to translate information into digestible content

Format criteria and specification manuals and assist with uploading to client websites, as needed

Coordinate logistics and provide support for technical training sessions, including scheduling, materials preparation and day-of facilitation

Assist with outreach and execution of events and technical workshops for engineers and industry partners

Support event planning, including advance preparation and on-site coordination during events

Help gather feedback and measure attendee satisfaction to support continuous improvement efforts

Assist with tracking project timelines and deliverables, and escalation potential issues to internal team to ensure projects stay on track

Attend and support in-person client meetings, events, and functions

The Ideal Candidate Will

Maintain high standards for work quality and the overall client experience

Thrive in a client-embedded environment, serving as a support point of contact

Demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with agility

Be eager to learn from and collaborate with, as well as provide input to, those they work with to create a collaborative environment and continue evolving to best support the team and client

Exhibit a high level of professionalism

Build trust and instill confidence with clients through actions, words, attitude and outlook

Be a solutions-oriented problem-solver

Job Qualifications

2-4 years professional experience in project management or communications for/within the transportation or engineering industries

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both on deliverables and with project partners

Ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner

Ability to adjust communication style to appropriately meet the needs of a variety of audiences

Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects

Experience in supporting project teams while balancing multiple initiatives concurrently

Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferential focus in engineering, communications, urban planning or related field

Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client offices and events

Must be able to work onsite in Lisle, IL a minimum of three days, per week

What We Offer

Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

401(k) program and safe harbor match

Paid personal time off

Paid maternity leave

Remote and flexible schedule options

Charitable giving employer-match program

Commitment to Morreale Core Values
View our Core Values video here!

Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.

Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.

Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.

Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.

Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength.

About Morreale
Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

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