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Wsp

Senior Communications and Public Involvement Consultant

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Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Lead communications and public outreach for infrastructure projects, crafting strategy and stakeholder engagement.
6d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Columbus, OH, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
public outreach
media relations
social media
content development
stakeholder liaison
graphic design
  • Participate in external project, agency, and community meetings to provide public involvement updates and help identify public involvement issues
  • Develop news releases, brochures, fact sheets, media alerts and other collateral for the public and media
  • Work closely with project teams and clients on communications alignment with client priorities and program messaging
  • Develop and implement strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need, benefits and perceived impacts of projects and programs
  • Monitor, archive and escalate media coverage of project issues
  • Serve as liaison between projects and the community
  • Implement effective public outreach strategies for infrastructure projects
  • Respond to public inquiries and escalated stakeholder issues
  • Serve as a key communications and outreach consultant on infrastructure projects, including electric transmission line and roadway projects
  • Take initiative and ownership of public involvement tasks to develop effective strategies that solicit feedback and input from the public
  • Coordinate development of project deliverables and public outreach according to project schedule
  • Build strong relationships with clients and assist with business development activities
  • Direct the work of support services such as graphic design, website development, video, and photography
  • Implement strategic social media outreach plans including the research, writing and vetting of various posts (X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  • Analyze the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including website and social media conten
  • Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person public meetings and community events as assigned
  • Research and possibly respond to a variety of client, stakeholder, or media requests in a timely manner
  • Research and write content for a variety of communication channels, including website, social media, talking points, presentations, marketing materials and media notifications
What you bring
bachelor's
microsoft office
social media
5-7 years
communication
energy infrastructure
  • Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Previous experience with planning public meetings
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Superior organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications or a related field
  • Social media experience for outreach campaigns
  • Ability to help de-escalate and mitigate community concerns
  • Ability to work effectively with teams and demonstrate initiative to lead tasks
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • 5-7 years of communications experience
  • Ability to work beyond standard business hours on some nights and weekends
  • Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into easy-to-understand content for public consumption
  • Communications/public involvement experience with energy infrastructure projects
  • Ability to work well with the public and interact effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Interact in a clear and concise manner with a variety of diverse audiences
  • Previous experience working on infrastructure projects with a cross-discipline team
  • Proven experience writing content for fact sheets, websites, social media, and/or media releases
  • Previous experience with elected official, stakeholder, and media communications
  • Candidate must be able to immediately work in the United States on a full time permanent basis.
Benefits
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
  • Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
  • Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
  • Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
  • Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
  • Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI content per instruction.
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