Urban Planner II

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Urban Planner II

Location: CA-Orange

Reqid:J10108566

Career Area:Planning

Business Line:B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group:DCS

Job Description:

AECOMis actively seeking a mid levelUrban Plannerto support our Federal practice. This role can be seated in Orange or Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY or Columbus, OH offices.

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work on our hybrid schedule being a combination of in office time and remote work.

AECOM’sUrban Planning Group and Federal Planning Group form a powerhouse of expertise dedicated to shaping both the local and national landscapes. With our Urban Planning team, we bring together a diverse group of specialists committed to creating vibrant, sustainable urban environments. From crafting comprehensive master plans to designing transit-oriented developments, we prioritize livability, resilience, and economic vitality to shape the future of cities and communities worldwide.

In parallel, our Federal Planning Group focuses on providing strategic planning and advisory services to federal agencies across various sectors. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. Whether it’s infrastructure development, environmental planning, or military installations, our team leverages its technical expertise and understanding of federal requirements to deliver mission-critical projects on time and within budget. Together, we support agencies in achieving their objectives and serving the public interest, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for all.

Job Overview:

As an Urban Planner on our Federal team at AECOM, you will be a key team member supporting the planning and developing projects for various federal agencies. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of urban planning within the context of federal projects, while also contributing to the successful delivery of planning solutions that meet client needs, regulations, and best practices to ensure that projects align with federal guidelines and objectives.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Assist planning teams on multi-disciplinary master planning projects for military installations world-wide

Conduct research, gather and analyze planning-related data

Contribute to the authorship of planning reports

Support project teams in data collection, data analysis, preparation of plans and maps, report production, and workshop/meeting documentation

Support planning workshop facilitation

Produce maps and exhibits using GIS

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture / Architecture / Geography

2+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Ability to travel

Due to the nature of the work this role supports, US citizenship is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

4+ years of experience in master planning /site planning

Proficient in crafting clear, concise, and compelling written communication, adept at conveying complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Strong GIS and /or CAD skills

Capability to analyze data pertaining to space utilization, development constraints, future requirements and present conclusions

Exceptional ability to capture and synthesize complex information through meticulous note-taking, facilitating comprehensive understanding, efficient collaboration, and accurate documentation.

Additional Information

Relocation support is not available for this role

Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 – $95,000.00.

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 worlds 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll 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 persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

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

ReqID:J10108566

Business Line:B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group:DCS

Strategic Business Unit:West

Career Area:Planning

Work Location Model:Hybrid