LDC, Inc.

Communication Specialist

Job Posting

Introduction

Over the past 20 years, LDC has been recognized by clients and the broader community for the quality of our work. We provide exceptional solutions to surpass expectations for all our clients. LDC was founded with one core value in mind: “Service Above the Standard” and has held to these high expectations from the start. We have grown significantly, survived the recession through innovation, and most importantly, provided exceptional results for our clients. LDC is proud of its history that has made it a premier engineering consulting resource to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the strong foundation that history provides for our future. We take pride in our commitment to high standards, quality deliverables, and comprehensive services which span from early feasibility through final construction.

LDC is in beautiful Woodinville, a city in King County, Washington State. The population is 13,069 and is only 19 miles or about 30 minutes northeast of the larger Seattle, Metropolitan area. Woodinville has waterfront parks on the Sammamish River, sweeping winery and brewery grounds, and densely wooded areas. LDC also has offices in Kent and Olympia, WA. Whether you’re looking for great restaurants, wineries and breweries, a family-focused neighborhood close to work, access to the great outdoors, or proximity to a big city life, LDC offices are at the heart of it all. Join our team and become part of a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

LDC is committed to the personal and individual health and well-being of our employees. LDC offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents. Benefits include generous vacation, sick leave, eight paid holidays per year, competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, life, disability, and family Leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, professional development, and career advancement, bonus, and incentive compensation. At LDC you can expect to find an excellent collaborative culture that is welcoming to all diverse backgrounds.

LDC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Job Profile

The Communication Specialist I position is responsible for assisting in creating proposal documents to support LDC, Inc. This includes technical writing, graphic design, assisting with document layout, and preparing proposals. The Communication Specialist I consults with engineering, planning, survey, telecom/EV, and technical staff assisting with creation of proposals, request for qualifications (RFQ’s), request for proposals (RFP’s), and statement of qualifications (SOQ’s). The Communication Specialist I will assist in writing and proofreading documents, creating and modifying templates, creating internal/external marketing materials, and revising corporate designs, logos, layouts, and branding.

Reports to: Senior Vice President with direct supervision from Technical Writer II

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing technical materials, reports, and memorandums.
• Prepare written proposals and scopes of work.
• Produce visual content such as illustrations, icons, infographics, and other graphic elements that align with LDC, Inc.’s guidelines and objectives.
• Editing and retouching images, including color correction, cropping, resizing, and enhancing photographs for use in various design materials.
• Assists with preparation of engineering technical specifications.
• Work with input from engineering, planning, survey, and telecom/EV departments to mine information and create printed and electronic technical documentation.
• Manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other contributors.
• Assist with preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assist with website content.
• Ensures all materials are aligned with company’s brand identity.

Skills and Specifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant tools used for design and editing purposes.
• Capable of creating visually compelling presentations.
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative design concepts, graphics, and layouts.
• Experience publishing content to websites.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify design problems and propose creative solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast environment within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; communicate and collaborate with others to meet project requirements.
• Able to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

• Associate degree in English, Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Communication, or related field preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in a visual or graphics communication role.
• 2 years technical writing experience in an engineering environment or combination of education and experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Physical Considerations

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, and calculator.
• Ability to perform repetitive, finer hand and arm movements.
• Work activities involve combination of sitting for longer periods and intermittent standing/walking.

This position description is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. The company retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.