JOB SUMMARY: The Grants & Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in driving the Civil group's growth by securing competitive funding and coordinating the pursuit process end-to-end. This role is funding-led with community engagement and pursuit logistics to convert awards into projects.

Department: Civil Engineering | Reports to: Principal/Civil Engineer | FLSA: Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Own Civil's funding calendar - identify programs, qualify fit, track deadlines, coordinate readiness.
Lead grant narrative and compliance assembly; run post-award/denial debriefs and share learnings.
Maintain a live opportunity pipeline; brief Civil leadership regularly and monitor federal, state, and local funding sources.
Partner with the Funding Technical Advisor to keep all funding info accurate and on time.
Assist and support Associates and Principals with grant applications as needed.
Run Go/No-Go prep: funding fit, client context, schedule, and risk for Civil leadership decisions.
In coordination with the Marketing department, prepare and submit proposals aligned to project objectives and client needs.
Gather forms, certifications, and licensure lists; shepherd inputs from principals and enforce deadlines.
Plan and execute municipal outreach; log interactions and next steps.
Build new business leads and maintain relationships with existing municipal clients.
Foster positive relationships with community members, local officials, and organizations to support inclusive, informed planning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, communications, business administration, or a related field required.
3+ years in municipal grants, community/economic development, or infrastructure funding, with a track record of awarded projects preferred.
A/E/C or municipal planning background preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to learn federal, state, and local funding programs relevant to civil/infrastructure work; training provided.
Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail; grant compliance knowledge can be developed on the job.
Ability to build relationships with municipal officials, community members, and internal teams.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

PAY RANGE: $55,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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