Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Urban Planner/ Urban Designer for employment in the Philadelphia, PA office. The candidate will work collaboratively with planning and communications staff to support a variety of planning projects, including transportation planning, community outreach, and urban design.

Responsibilities could include:

Preparation of display boards, planning documents or renderings
Support for in-person or virtual public outreach, including venue selection, minutes, and preparation of public-facing communications
3-D modeling and visualization using a variety of software packages, including InDesign, SketchUp, Lumion, and AutoCAD
Preparation of illustrative mapping and graphics
Research for planning reports and documents
Interaction with multi-discipline and multi-office teams within AECOM
Working effectively in team situations and establishing strong relationships with other discipline teams
Under direct supervision, conducting field evaluations and assessments

This position requires the flexibility to serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best serve the needs of AECOM.

At AECOM, were delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team over 50,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM -Transportation

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOMs Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future safely and reliably.

We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in transportation/urban planning, geography, environmental sciences, public policy, or related field.
2+ years of experience in transportation, urban, or community planning, or urban design
Proficiency with graphics/visualization platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with stakeholders for project outreach activities
Ability to work on assignments with minimal supervision
Experience with technical writing and/or public-facing communications
Knowledge of ArcGIS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and lets get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

Job Category Planning

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 272278BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.