Senior Planner

Parsons•Pasadena, TX

21h

About The Position

Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: PLANNER, SENIOR Independently apply intensive and diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices in broad areas of assignment on a large project, or on several smaller projects or studies. Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of planning work for a number of large and important projects. Specific Responsibilities - Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors. - Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation. - Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops. - Oversees work assignments of technicians and/or lower-level Planners. - Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures.
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations.
Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field
5+ years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is preferred at this level or other related certifications.

Responsibilities

Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements.
Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Oversees work assignments of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.