Communications Associate

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient gid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a detail-oriented and creatively driven Communications Associate to join our growing Marketing & Communications team. This role is ideal for a communications professional with strong visual design skills, a passion for brand storytelling, and hands-on experience managing content calendars, social media channels, and internal newsletters. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is adept at juggling multiple priorities

Communications Team Collaboration

• Design and produce compelling visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and PowerPoint for internal and external use—including presentations, social media graphics, signage, and branded collateral.

• Plan, draft, schedule, and monitor posts for social media platforms, aligning with brand tone and goals.

• Manage and work to a multi-channel content calendar to ensure timely, relevant messaging.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop internal newsletter content that informs and engages employees across the organization.

• Develop presentations that ensure visual clarity, brand alignment, and effective storytelling.

• Ensure all communication and design outputs align with brand guidelines and maintain consistency across formats.

• Assist with internal communications campaigns, including drafting copy, creating layouts, and distributing content across channels.

• Support the execution of strategic communication plans that promote EPE’s brand, culture, and thought leadership.

• Support digital marketing efforts, including email campaigns, basic analytics reporting, and light CMS work.

• Help maintain and organize shared team assets and documentation.

• Perform general administrative tasks in support of the broader Marketing & Communications team.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

Requirements

• 3 plus years of experience in a marketing operations, corporate communications, or design-focused role.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong visual design instincts and attention to detail, with a portfolio of polished, professional work.

• Experience with social media management tools and best practices.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, journalism, communications or related field.

• Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency.

• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.

• Bonus points for experience creating multimedia content.

• Basic photography/videography skills for high quality web and social content creation.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be located in the Austin Corporate office 

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 

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