Entry-Level Urban Planner (Federal Master Planning/Site Planning)
About The Position
The Federal Planning group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Entry-Level Urban Planner for immediate employment in the Arlington, VA or Virginia Beach, VA offices. The Entry-Level Urban Planner will serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects primarily for the US military, Intelligence Community and other federal agencies. As part of the project team, the planner will develop creative and innovation solutions to address clients’ issues. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Compile data and conduct research in support of project delivery. Create graphics to support the planning documents. Play a key role in the preparation of plans. Write sections of planning reports and documents. Produce material for project meetings and workshops. Participate in on-site workshops in support role. Communicate effectively with project team and manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field.
- Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Due to the nature of the role, must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning or related field.
- Highly prefer prior relevant internship or other experience.
- Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Sketchup Pro, and AutoCAD.
- Working towards AICP certification.
- Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to tasks and teamwork.
- Exceptional writing, research, analysis and communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities.
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
- Efficient and organized worker with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Apt at developing creative and innovative graphics and project layout.
- Follows guidance well with little oversight.
Responsibilities
- Compile data and conduct research in support of project delivery.
- Create graphics to support the planning documents.
- Play a key role in the preparation of plans.
- Write sections of planning reports and documents.
- Produce material for project meetings and workshops.
- Participate in on-site workshops in support role.
- Communicate effectively with project team and manager.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
