Urban Planner - Katy
Position Title: Urban Planner
Location Options: Greater Houston Area (Katy, TX) or Suburban Chicago (Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, IL)
Why Join Us?
We're a forward-thinking consulting firm where innovation meets impact. Whether you're an experienced planner or an emerging professional, you'll find a collaborative environment that values creativity, mentorship, and professional growth. Our team is consistently recognized for its culture, leadership, and commitment to excellence in planning and design.
Your Role and Contribution
We're seeking a skilled Urban Planner to support a range of municipal and regional planning initiatives. This role involves developing actionable plans and policies that shape communities-covering everything from land use and zoning to transportation and sustainability. You'll work closely with local governments, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and delegate tasks across planning projects and support staff.
- Contribute to the development of graphic standards and document templates.
- Build proficiency in emerging planning technologies, including 3D GIS platforms.
- Conduct quality reviews of deliverables and ensure consistency across projects.
- Support business development efforts through proposal writing and client engagement.
- Prepare comprehensive plans, zoning codes, and special area studies (e.g., downtowns, neighborhoods, parks).
- Analyze demographic, land use, and infrastructure data to inform planning decisions.
- Facilitate public engagement activities and produce outreach materials.
- Create visualizations and conceptual renderings to communicate planning ideas.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients, officials, and community members.
- Collaborate with engineers and technical staff on infrastructure-related planning.
- Review development proposals for alignment with municipal plans and regulations.
- Represent the firm at professional conferences and contribute to thought leadership in the field.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in urban, transportation, or parks planning.
- Strong understanding of land use, sustainability, and community development.
- Experience with corridor, district, or neighborhood-level planning is a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and GIS software.
- Excellent writing, graphic communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply municipal codes and development regulations.
- Skilled in public engagement strategies and stakeholder communication.
- Familiarity with municipal systems such as stormwater, utilities, and transportation.
- Actively pursuing professional certifications such as AICP and ENV SP.
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