Urban Planner II - AECOM

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The Federal Planning group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented planner for immediate employment in the Arlington, VA or Virginia Beach, VA offices. The project planner will serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects, mainly for military installations and federal agencies. As part of the project team, the planner will develop creative and innovative solutions to address the Federal Government’s issues.

The project planner will:

• Compile data and conduct research in support of project delivery
• Create innovative and informative graphics to support the planning documents
• Play a key role in the preparation of plans
• Write, design, and format sections of planning reports and documents
• Produce material for project meetings and workshops
• Participate in on-site workshops in a support role
• Communicate effectively with the project team and manager
• Manage discrete project tasks as required

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Minimal Requirements:

• BA/BS in Urban Planning or related degree plus two (2) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
• Professional experience using industry standard software including: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
• Four (4) years of professional experience in the Urban Planning consulting industry
• Professional experience with Federal / Military organizations, agencies or departmentsas a client
• 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 layouts
• Ability to manage discrete project tasks as required

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.