We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Urban Places Practice is seeking an urban designer/planner to work with senior staff as part of a multi-disciplinary design team including planners, urban designers, mobility experts, landscape architects, architects, civil engineers and other technical experts on a wide variety of projects with public and private entities. Our clients include local, state and federal agencies, large institutions and private developers.
The Urban Designer/Planner will work on a variety of exciting projects that could include strategic plans, physical master planning, zoning and entitlements, campus, streetscape, and pedestrian plans, and design guidelines, among others. Candidates with a combination of strong writing and graphics skills, research and analytical capabilities, and experience with urban design projects are strongly encouraged to apply. The Urban Planner/Designer must be able to work independently and with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals.
Your Key Responsibilities Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of planners, designers, engineers, and specialists on a variety of projects. Contribute to all phases of projects including analysis, design, public engagement, and final production. Create drawings and graphics including maps, diagrams, sketches, renderings, and 3D models. Assist with research, data collection and analysis for use in planning, design, policy development and implementation. Prepare presentation quality materials for client exhibits, in-person and online community engagement events, public presentations, and plan documents for online and hard copy publication. Work directly with clients and team members to develop and help implement citywide, area-based and corridor plans, create/advance master plans/site plans, conduct inclusive community engagement, develop zoning proposals, and manage land development entitlement processes. Provide project and task assistance to various planning and urban design teams across the company. Your Capabilities and Credentials Knowledge and understanding of the process, tools and techniques of urban policy development and implementation. Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent research and analysis skills with qualitative and quantitative data relevant to urban planning and design. Proficiency with GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong working knowledge of Rhinoceros/SketchUp and/or other 3D visualization software is a plus. A passion for placemaking, walkability, sustainability, resilience, and innovation in urban design and planning. An understanding of urban form, urban typologies, and best practices in urban design and planning. Experience with the production of planning reports and documents and a thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Location in NYC is preferred.
Education and Experience A graduate degree in Urban Design, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. One to four years of relevant experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY Min Pay Range: NYC $74,300 Max Pay Range: NYC $104,100 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.