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Requisition ID: 281227

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Reston, VA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects :

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

In this role, you will administer the development, management, and execution of corporate affairs and communications programs. You will research, write, edit, and maintain content for press releases on Bechtel projects, personnel, technical innovations, new job awards, and other activities. Your coordination of program elements will help drive impactful and strategic communication for Bechtel. The focus of this role will be in Bechtel’s nuclear power business line and driving strategy, elevating expertise, and creating a sustained nuclear campaign. This role will also help with communications on the Natrium project and the Poland project mostly focused on internal communications, but with some external communications.

This Public Affairs Specialist position will execute a broad range of internal and external communications tasks for several unique construction projects supporting nuclear power.

The successful candidate will be a versatile communicator with strong writing skills and experience in developing content for internal and external audiences (including company publications and website), community interactions, visual communications (photography, videography, and graphics), and digital media.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-KL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Researches, conducts interviews, writes, edits, and maintains content for a variety of external Bechtel publications and websites.

• Write news releases and interact with media, cultivate relationships in the nuclear industry.

• Conceptualizes, plans, implements, and measures the success of a wide variety of communications efforts for internal and external audiences, using written, on-line, digital, multimedia, social media, video, and graphics in support of the project’s strategic goals and key messages.

• Coordinates photography, when necessary, to support articles.

• Develops ideas for content, conducts research, conducts interviews, writes for various audiences, and performs or coordinates photography, videography, graphics, and web updates, and assembles information and multimedia that are consistent with Bechtel key messages.

• Researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for the communications function, including face-to-face engagement, electronic news, intranet management, and change management activities.

• Advises project senior leadership on communication methods and approaches, especially regarding change management.

• Coordinates issue management, corporate and public affairs, communications, and/or community affairs programs for a project or corporate group.

• Performs research and special assignments as assigned.

• Coordinates the implementation and maintains policies, procedures, and processes that ensure the business unit, project, or program’s communication needs are met in a consistent, efficient, and flexible manner.

• Adheres to Bechtel personnel policies, management instructions, and other relevant company policies and procedures.

• Coordinates newsletters for key internal and external audiences.

• Coordinates and plans all-employee meetings, community outreach programs, and other events, including presentations and logistics.

• Collects information and analyzes the impact of the organization’s social responsibility programs and activities on key stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of nuclear power industry.

• Experience in internal and external communications.

• Good writer.

• Bechtel and nuclear experience.

• Experience in internal and external communications.

• Experience running campaigns.

• Strategic thinker.

• Thought leadership.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.



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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com