Urban Planner

AECOM•Greenville, SC

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Urban Planner for its Greenville, South Carolina team. The Urban Planner serves as the primary point of contact with local, county, and state permitting agencies for sites being designed, permitted, and constructed on behalf of the client. The role leads permit strategy and agency coordination, prepares and submits permit applications and supporting materials, and works with civil, stormwater, electrical, and other design disciplines to ensure complete and accurate submissions. The Urban Planner tracks permit status, resolves review comments, coordinates in-person agency visits with local AECOM staff, and acts as a liaison among designers, contractors, utility providers, and jurisdictional staff to advance projects through permitting, approval, and construction. The role also interprets and applies government codes and regulations; reviews development applications; conducts planning research; prepares and presents technical reports and correspondence; supports comprehensive, transportation, and land development plans; and develops community strategies and long-range plans. AECOM describes itself as a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50,000 professionals. Relocation and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, or a related degree, and 2 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Must be a United States Citizen due to the nature of the job.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Proficiency in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
AICP certification or working toward certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact with local, county, and state permitting agencies for client sites.
Lead permit strategy and agency coordination.
Schedule and facilitate pre-application meetings, site development review meetings, building permit reviews, and pre-construction conferences.
Prepare, compile, and submit permit applications and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with civil, stormwater, electrical, and other design disciplines to ensure complete and accurate permit submissions.
Coordinate regular in-person agency visits with local AECOM staff.
Track permit status proactively and resolve review comments.
Act as liaison among designers, contractors, utility providers, and jurisdictional staff to advance projects through permitting, approval, and construction.
Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Initiate actions necessary to correct regulatory deficiencies or violations.
Assist with updates and maintenance of comprehensive plans, transportation plans, and land development regulations.
Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and permitting agencies.
Liaise among community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
Review development applications, including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests, and rezonings.
Conduct research in specific or general project areas.
Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
Identify neighborhood problems, issues, and opportunities that could be addressed through community planning.
Develop long-range plans for communities with common developmental issues.
Develop strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals.
Evaluate whether community facilities meet current and projected needs.
Recommend priorities, schedules, and funding sources for public improvement plans.