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Returning New Grad Marketing Specialist I- Great Lakes Division (For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only)

HNTB · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the proposal work you did as an HNTB intern. What was your part?

What they are checking: Whether they have real proposal experience and understand how pursuits work.

Tell me about a time you got critical feedback on your writing. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they accept edits well, since proposal writing is heavily reviewed.

Why do you want to stay in marketing for an infrastructure firm?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in this kind of marketing, not just any marketing job.

What would you do

A proposal is due tomorrow and two sections still have not arrived from the technical team. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can push for content tactfully and keep the pursuit on schedule.

How would you help prepare a team for the interview or presentation phase of a pursuit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to support presenters with materials and practice.

You are supporting several client service teams at once. How do you keep track of everything?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized across many deadlines and stakeholders.

About the work

How do you edit a section written by an engineer so it is clear without changing the technical meaning?

What they are checking: Whether they can improve clarity while respecting technical accuracy.

How do you check a proposal for compliance with an RFP's requirements?

What they are checking: Whether they know that missing a requirement can disqualify a proposal, no matter how good it is.

How would you write a press release about a project award so local media will want to cover it?

What they are checking: Whether they can write clear, newsworthy PR content, which the role may include.

What are the key messages you look for in a pursuit, and how do you carry them through the whole proposal?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a winning proposal tells one consistent story.

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The full job description

As published by HNTB.

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for writing and organizing proposals and other marketing materials for strategic pursuits. This position is for current/former HNTB interns only. What You'll Do: • Coordinates and provides writing support for qualification packages, proposals and leave behind material for pursuits, including reviewing/editing content for clarity, compliance and key messages. • Provides support for the presentation phase of the pursuit. • Supports client service teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings, as well as participating in client service team meetings. • May coordinate division public relations (PR) activities, including creating press releases and announcements, writing articles for division newsletter, and coordinating project awards and other special PR-related projects. • Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related degree, or • In lieu of degree 4 years of relevant experience What You'll Bring: • Skilled in using word processing software (e.g.: Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT,) and Outlook. Basic understanding of CRM. • Communicating effectively through written and verbal communication skills and knowing how to communicate in a corporate environment. • Researching and compiling data on clients, communities and/or markets. • Reviewing documents, outlining stated requirements, and implementing edits from more experienced staff. • Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. What We Prefer: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects • Proficient with Microsoft Office Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #MZ . Locations: Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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