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Strategic Communications Specialist III

Austin, TX, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior communications specialist leading public and stakeholder engagement for major transportation and engineering projects moving into construction.

Role type

Senior IC strategic communications specialist (infrastructure)

Builds

Communications plans, stakeholder outreach campaigns, technical reports, web content, and presentation materials for transportation projects.

Domain

Infrastructure + Transportation Engineering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, technical writing, stakeholder engagement, public meeting facilitation, CMS management, brand consistency, rapid-response communications, project coordination

Preferred skills

Engineering/infrastructure industry experience, light rail/transit project experience, multi-project management, translating technical language, quality control of design assets, WordPress familiarity, Microsoft Office/Adobe suite proficiency

Technologies

WordPress, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

Create and execute communications strategies for transportation projects; translate complex engineering inputs into accessible content for public and leadership; manage website/CMS updates and light web development; plan and facilitate community outreach events; develop core messaging and collateral for diverse audiences; coordinate graphic displays and presentations; mentor junior staff.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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