Communications Specialist

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States. 

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm. 

Benefit options include: 

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

We are seeking a Communications Specialist with at least three years of experience to support our Communications team. In this role, you’ll combine strategic thinking and collaboration with strong writing and editing skills while effectively developing engaging internal and external content for various channels. Working closely with Marketing and the firm’s various business units, you’ll create messages that reflect our brand voice and support our strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be based out of our Chadds Ford, PA, office location.

This role is ideal for a creative storyteller with a passion for writing and brand consistency with experience in:

• Editorial writing and storytelling
• Social media management and audience engagement
• Digital communications
• Website content management
• Campaign coordination and analytics
• Multiplatform communications support
• Press releases

Job Responsibilities: 

•  Creates clear, engaging internal and external content across various media, offering editorial oversight and quality control.
• Maintains and updates content across channels to ensure timely, accurate information.
• Applies brand voice and messaging across all materials to strengthen organizational identity.
• Coordinates multichannel communication plans that support organizational initiatives, events, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborates with departments, project teams, and leadership to gather information and translate it into clear, audience‑appropriate messaging.
• Assists with press releases as needed.
• Tracks engagement metrics, analyzes performance, and recommends improvements to strengthen communication impact.
• Maintains schedules for recurring communications, campaigns, and content deadlines.
• Reviews, edits, and proofreads content for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Assists with communication needs for company events, leadership messages, and major organizational updates.
• Reinforces company culture and values through consistent, thoughtful messaging.
• Supports other Communications-related tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in communications, editorial content, digital communications, or related roles
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Proficient knowledge of AP Style
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Familiarity with website/intranet content management systems (SharePoint, WordPress) and digital analytics a plus
• Self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and produce results while adhering to multiple deadlines

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between $26.00/hr to $31.50/hour. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.