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The Stantec Community Development group is seeking an Urban Planner (Entry Level) who is an energetic and creative individual for a full-time position in the San Antonio, Austin or Houston, TX offices. This role will work with multiple project managers through multiple Stantec offices. The selected candidate will be a team member responsible for comprehensive planning & zoning for public and private sector clients. This role has the potential opportunity to lead to a future Project Management role.
Create/Review/edit planning reports and assist with client coordination.
Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan research including writing goals, objectives, policies & regulating language.
GIS skills for maps / exhibits
Public meeting preparation, attendance, presentations.
Assisting senior planning staff with tasks as needed.
Proficient in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and calendar functions; Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign and Illutrator is a plus as well as using other platforms such as Social Pinpoint and Miro are also a plus.
Modeling and Rendering software such as ArcGIS Urban, Sketchup, D5 and Lumion experience is a plus. Your Capabilities and Credentials
A task-oriented self-starter, who can grasp new concepts quickly and work independently.
Professional appearance and excellent written & verbal skills are required along with the ability to work in a time- sensitive, fast-paced team environment.
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field. 1-3 years' experience in a professional architectural & engineering firm.
Please submit 3-5 work samples, or a project portfolio in PDF format along with your resume.
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.
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