Marketing and Communication Specialist

OUR CULTURE.  YOUR CAREER.

Marketing in the world of civil engineering requires a unique blend of skills. You need a creative and open mind, with the ability to conceive of and employ new methods that grab the attention of clients and the public through writing, graphics, presentations, and more. You need a strong persuasive voice to promote the firm’s strengths while remaining sensitive to a client’s needs. You also need an investigative mind, able to delve into and comprehend technical language as well as the nuances of the industry.

If you can balance these diverse skills and others, then consider joining the growing Marketing and Communications Department at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI).  You will have the chance to challenge yourself in both expected and unexpected ways, growing as a professional along the way. 

Consider joining our team with the following opportunity:
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
 
Essential Functions
Work closely with department and company leadership to develop and execute marketing and communication strategies to support business development initiatives.
Responsible for document development including writing, editing, layout, and production for a variety of client deliverables. These may include proposals, project reports, presentations, and a variety of other communications and marketing deliverables depending on the need.
Research, write, edit, and format technical content as well as proposal/marketing content.
Create customized graphics, charts, and diagrams to illustrate technical concepts.
Edit content from technical staff to create a clear, unified voice and consistent style.
Proactively and persistently solicit input from technical staff members across multiple office locations, working with limited reference material and time to develop customized, competitive, responsive, and compliant proposals, presentations, and other deliverables.
Responsible for document formatting, layout, production, packaging, and management of proposal production supplies.
Run proposal meetings and manage proposal assignments and deadlines.
Assist with additional project and marketing duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 3+ years of applied professional experience in a similar role.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
Marketing/sales writing, proposal writing, report writing, and/or technical writing experience is preferred.
Solid communication and critical thinking skills, including proficiency with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style guides.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to listen well and quickly solicit information from technical staff.
Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to quickly produce organized, thorough, consistent, and accurate content.
Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, dedicated, and self-motivated. This role will involve some cross-office work, requiring the ability to work across traditional office boundaries.
Adept at leading the pack, assisting others, and operating as a lone wolf.
Ability to manage time, multi-task, and excel with limited resources and multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented and highly collaborative environment.
Must be able to occasionally work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines.
Valid Driver’s License and in good standing. Occasional travel necessary.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future is required. 

Benefits of Joining HEI
HEI is a full service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm.  As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays, a generous 401(k) profit sharing plan with potential company contributions totaling up to 15% of annual salary.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Business Magazine’s 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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Writing and portfolio samples and letters of recommendation are welcome but not required.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability