Urban Planner - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol • Oakland, CA

136d • $122,400 - $149,600

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Urban Planner to join our Seattle or Vancouver office. As part of the Planning Group, the Urban Planner manages plans for a variety of projects. Projects can be land and/or water. Land projects consist of development of plans for city expansion considering important factors such as population growth, protected areas and more. Water projects plans are flood-resilient urban and coastal area flooding, considering factors such as sea-level rise, hurricanes and tropical storms, heavy rainfall events, storm surge inundation, and other natural hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in planning, public policy or a related field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Ability to analyze demographic data and identify trends in employment, health and other areas
• Experience working in various database software programs including Microsoft Suite
• Exceptional communication skills used when meeting with officials and presenting new plans
• Detailed understanding of federal and local government programs and processes
• Experience utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software
• Ability to conceptualize large-scale plans and established required milestones to complete projects
• Professional work experience using a combination of creative and technical concepts in problem-solving
• Full-scale understanding of the social and environmental effects of proposed plans and the best practices in design aesthetics
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site investigations to determine factors affecting community development and potential decline including land usage
• Account for traffic growth and manage solutions for common transportation needs
• Research best practices to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from local businesses and warehouses
• Oversee project development and help in providing affordable housing
• Plan and design townships and cities promoting healthy and active lifestyles
• Protect and preserve historical monuments and sites
• Assist in planning and reviving low socio-economic areas within the district
• Meet with industry experts to determine appropriate Disaster Risk Assessment plans for Emergency Management

Benefits

• Base salary range: $122,400 to $149,600 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees