What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Planner position at AECOM?
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Urban Planner to be based in Chicago, IL
This position is expected to begin in May 2024
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Analyze and summarize government provided data for space utilization, programmatic requirements, and existing conditions
Develop graphics using GIS/AutoCAD/Illustrator
Conduct Asset Evaluation analysis (desktop and on-site) for US Marine Corps installations
Support on-site Vision and Planning Charrettes
Take notes at meetings and workshops
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a related field.
Related intern and/or professional experience.
Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to tasks and teamwork.
Exceptional writing, research, analysis, and communication skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
Efficient and organized worker with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
Apt at developing creative and innovative graphics and project layouts.
Follows guidance well with little oversight.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro, and Photoshop.
Additional Information
Relocation is not offered
sponsorship is not offered now or in the future
Offered rate of compensation) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $27.50 - $30/hr
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 absences, 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.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10100240
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: On-Site