Urban Planner

Harrison Consulting Solutions • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Midwest multi-disciplined engineering firm is looking to add a Urban Planner to their Houston-area team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or a related professional field
• 3+ years of experience in urban planning, transportation planning, parks, recreation and open space planning, or comprehensive projects
• Experience as a task lead for community, urban, and regional planning in transportation, parks and open space, land use, energy, sustainability, and resiliency
• Extensive knowledge in special area planning solutions for districts, neighborhoods, and corridors preferred
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and One Note) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
• Working knowledge and application of ArcGIS Urban software platform
• Experience analyzing demographic data and identifying trends in employment, health, and other areas
• Experience working with local government staff/officials to interpret and apply land development codes and subdivision regulations
• Working knowledge of effective public engagement strategies, tools, and techniques
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials, and general public
• Knowledge of urban spatial structure and the way cities operate and function
• Knowledge of municipal systems operations and management (utilities infrastructure, stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment systems)

Responsibilities

• Delegate project tasks and other responsibilities to support staff
• Assist with developing graphic standards/product templates
• Perform QA/QC reviews of project deliverables
• Assist with business development activities (set-up/attend meetings, prepare SOQs and proposals)
• Assist with developing various planning studies
• Provide technical expertise in the analysis of data and report preparation for short-term and long-range projects/land use issues
• Assist with land development services to municipal clients
• Research/revise municipal regulatory codes/ordinances
• Assist with facilitating public engagement activities
• Prepare public engagement materials
• Create graphics and conceptual renderings to communicate complex planning-related concepts/solutions to the general public
• Make presentations for clients, public officials, and general public
• Perform on-call staff planner functions for local municipalities as needed
• Through coordination with colleagues, fulfill the programmatic/technical requirements for stormwater management, grading, utilities infrastructure, transportation, and other civil engineering-related issues
• Review permit applications for compliance (municipal comprehensive plans, thoroughfare plans, codes of ordinances and other land development regulations)
• Make presentations about relevant planning topics at national/state conferences and symposia
• Participate in professional organizations
• Work collaboratively with developers, designers, and public officials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees