Communications Specialist--Transportation Engineering

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Hybrid role, Lisle, IL

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

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 elevate potential issues to the 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 a 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.

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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