What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Planner position at Stonefield Engineering & Design?
Stonefield Engineering & Design, a full-service Professional Engineering and Consulting Firm, is recruiting enthusiastic and goal-driven project planners. Our firm offers a unique career opportunity for candidates as passionate about personal and professional growth as our team is. We are committed to providing the highest level of city planning expertise and customer service to our clients. For those who join the Stonefield team, we provide the tight-knit feel of a small firm while offering unparalleled access to management and opportunity for learning and career advancement.
About The Role
Stonefield Engineering and Design is currently recruiting a Project Planner to join the Land Use Planning Team. This is a dynamic position that will offer the opportunity for diverse interaction and rapid growth.
Responsibilities
About The Role
Stonefield Engineering and Design is currently recruiting a Project Planner to join the Land Use Planning Team. This is a dynamic position that will offer the opportunity for diverse interaction and rapid growth.
Responsibilities
- Review site plans and development applications to identify compliance with and land development regulations and zoning ordinances
- Prepare testimony outlines for municipal land use board hearings
- Create aerial and land use exhibits for municipal land use board hearings
- Assist with the preparation of redevelopment plans and planning reports
- Draft and design conceptual site plans using AutoCAD software
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning (or similar equivalent field)
- At least 1 year of experience is preferred but not required
- Strong writing and communication skills are required to work with project teams including attorneys, architects, engineers, and municipal officials
- Self-motivation and ability to work efficiently in teams as well as independently
- Desire to be a part of a fast-growing department and explore a wide range of land development topics
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning (or similar equivalent field)
- 1-3 years of experience
- AICP and/or PP licensure is a plus
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of zoning, Municipal Land Use Law, master planning and redevelopment planning processes in New Jersey
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Ability to represent the firm in municipal land use board hearings