Park Planner/Designer

AECOM is seeking a Park Planner Designer to be based in Raleigh, NC. At AECOM , we believe infrastructure creates an opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. This position is expected to begin in March 2021.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of whats possible the worlds longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development megaproject, life-sustaining,and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy, and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle. AECOMs 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.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs and regulations.
• Reviews or assists in the review of development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, transportation tax base data and occupancy rates.
• Assists in evaluating re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals.
• Coordinates community review of public and private development projects.
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.
• Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to assist with the graphic preparation of innovative conceptual park plans and urban public realm planning alongside studio team members
• Ability to research and analyze social, economic and demographic community characteristics
• Ability to clearly write technical reports and studies
• Basic knowledge of GIS (ArcMap) with the ability to gather and utilize data to create maps at a variety of scales
• Ability to assist with public involvement efforts including public meetings, web-based engagement, and community outreach strategies
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to be proactive, confident, and collaborative with design and planning work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, write clearly, and resolve problems creatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in city and Regional Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Desire to achieve AICP certification or PLA licensure process upon employment
• 1-2 years of proven applied experience in public realm planning or landscape architecture
• Experience with basic project coordination that involves assisting with preparation for client meetings or deliverables, and the resolution of typical issues/challenges associated with high-quality design products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences including clients, communities, and peers
• High degree of competency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD and ArcGIS (mandatory).

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to make amazing happen in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

• *Job Category** Planning
• *Business Line** Buildings & Places
• *Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
• *Country** United States of America
• *Position Status** Full-Time
• *Requisition/Vacancy No.** 243854BR