Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist
HDR is looking for a talented Strategic Communications Specialist to develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities for infrastructure projects in Colorado and other areas as needed, focusing on our Water Business Group.

Responsibilities

Work with HDR clients to strategize and support stakeholder and public outreach and engagement strategy for projects.

Help clients identify and manage public relations.

Write copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.

Coordinate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.

Coordinate the development of project‑specific outreach tools including messaging content, databases, and schedules.

Coordinate the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.

Organize and assist with meeting logistics and vendor management.

Collaborate with visual communications team including web, graphics, and video.

Coordinate social media strategies, including targeted ad campaigns.

Lead the identification of stakeholders and manage the development of distribution list for inclusion in project database.

Manage external service providers including sub‑consultants, court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants, etc.

Travel to project locations (including some overnight travel).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 4 years related experience

Experience working with remote teams/clients

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience writing for various media (web, brochures, newsletters, social media, etc.)

Great attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, prioritize among tasks, and set and meet deadlines

Service and client‑oriented personality

Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)

Familiarity with engineering consulting industry

Some familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Preference given to local candidates

Multilingual (Spanish preferred)

Experience with multicultural communications and engagement efforts

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams as well as being team oriented

Great interpersonal and communication skills—positive outlook and attitude

High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues

Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Comfortable and competent working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts

Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment

Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite—InDesign

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits
HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation
Colorado salary range: $68,000.00 – $88,000.00

Employment Details
Primary location: United States – Colorado – Denver
Other location: United States – Colorado – Fort Collins
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: May 28, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement
HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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