Public Engagement Manager

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Public Engagement Manager in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Public Engagement Manager will help lead and grow our public engagement services in Utah and Idaho. In this role, you will build relationships with DEA staff, partner firms, and clients in Idaho to begin establishing a public engagement practice there. This includes researching existing and potential clients. building understanding of their public engagement policies and practices, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing a strategic marketing campaign to win work. Once established, you will develop and implement strategic public engagement programs that build understanding, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support the successful delivery of transportation projects and initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, community organizations, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to public engagement staff.
• Develop and implement strategic public engagement plans and communication programs.
• Serve as an advisor to clients and project managers on public engagement strategies, stakeholder concerns, and community relations.
• Plan and facilitate public meetings, presentations, workshops, and other engagement activities.
• Develop and oversee presentations, correspondence, meeting materials, and other public-facing communications.
• Identify stakeholder and public perceptions and recommend strategies to address issues and improve engagement.
• Manage public engagement scopes, budgets, schedules, subconsultants, and deliverables.
• Ensure engagement activities comply with applicable federal, state, and client requirements.
• Support conflict resolution and facilitate discussions involving complex or sensitive project issues.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public engagement, planning, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in public engagement, communications, community relations, or a related field.
• Experience leading public engagement efforts for transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, writing, and facilitation skills.
• Experience with conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation, or related stakeholder-engagement approaches.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating project teams or subconsultants.
• Knowledge of applicable public engagement regulations and requirements.
• Experience leading or mentoring public engagement staff.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $110,000/annually - $140,000/annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.