Senior Marketing Specialist - MEP

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an MEP Business Development & Marketing Specialist to join our team in Irvine, California (CA). The primary focus of this role is to increase the firm’s visibility and presence in the MEP industry with emphasis on holistic brand-building and strategic growth for the market. This is an office-based role at 20 Pacifica, Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92618.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn's MEP practice

Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects

Assist in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured

Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development.

Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations.

Partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects.

Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to project managers.

Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities.

Support and lead (when appropriate) marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities.

Coordinate special projects/events, including regional conferences

Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines

Qualifications

10+ years of A/E/C industry experience

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field

Flexibility to work outside normal working hours

Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented and proactive

Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality

Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information

Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.