Principal Strategic Communications Consultant

Principal Strategic Communications Consultant - ( 193903 )

• Provide senior strategic communications leadership and/or project management on infrastructure projects to manage risk, align messaging, and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with business development and market/sector leadership to strengthen service line integration and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Offer deep strategic communications expertise and support to both Power and non-Power sector teams in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and surrounding states.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, including regional cooperatives, and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead media and public relations efforts, including developing key messages and written materials for various campaigns and outreach programs.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, prioritize among tasks, and set and meet deadlines.
• Track record of leading successful strategic communications strategy and work products.
• Professional experience in the infrastructure industry, specifically power and energy infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that infrastructure is facing today and will continue to face in the future.
• Experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Proven skills in media relations, public relations, messaging, and professional writing.
• A track record of successful business development and client management.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide senior leadership.
• Established connections with regional electric cooperatives and utilities.
• Experience working within the MISO, SPP, and PJM market regions.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools such as Copilot and Google Gemini.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States-Missouri-St Louis

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Power

Full-time

Regular

Strategic Communications

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.