Public Outreach Specialist (Creative Design)

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist to join our Utilities division. This position will develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay. This is a hybrid role that will be based out of Binghamton, NY and Rochester, NY.

    

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and

local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and

deliverables are met without disruption or delay.

• Utilize advanced problem identification and resolution and relationship building skills to direct

project enabling quick decision making and strategic, proactive implementation of action plans.

• Leverage strong relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers in order to foster

consistent communication between the Project teams and affected parties.

• Anticipate and interpret the Company and customer requirements to set strategic direction related

to public outreach plans and standardization of Project organization processes and procedures

related to communications strategies and messaging during the planning, design, permitting and

construction process.

What will you contribute?

• Hold a valid U.S. state drivers' license
• Willing to travel locally on a daily basis
• Willing to work with the public directly to manage and resolve complex issues associated with

construction activities

• Have three (3) years practical experience in journalism, marketing, communications, environmental permitting, construction communications, or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental

sciences, journalism or marketing, or related degree or an Associate's degree with fifteen (15) or

more years of relevant experience

• Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking
• A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro

and OSG.  

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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Expected compensation range is between $84,000- $100,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.