Job Location: Maple Grove, MN

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. 

• Responsible for document development including writing, editing, layout, and production for a variety of client deliverables. These may include proposals, project reports, specifications, and presentations depending on the need.
• Create customized graphics, charts, and diagrams to illustrate technical concepts.
• Research, write, edit, and format original proposal content, including project descriptions, staff summaries, resumes, and other sections as assigned.
• Edit content from technical staff to create a clear voice and consistent style.
• Responsible for document formatting, layout, production, packaging, and maintenance of proposal production supplies.
• Assists with facilitating proposal meetings and manage proposal assignments and deadlines.
• Assists with concepting, drafting, and creation of digital marketing content (including social media and website posts).
• Supports miscellaneous branded marketing materials, corporate branding, and brand design

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign).
• Marketing, sales, proposal, and/or technical writing experience is preferred.
• Solid communication and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style guides.
• Ability to listen well and quickly solicit information from technical staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to quickly produce content.
• Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, dedicated, and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage time, multi-task, and excel with limited resources and multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented and highly collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with Canva and Social Media Platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

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 PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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