Harrison Consulting Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Urban Planner
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHarrison Consulting Solutions is a Midwest multi-disciplined engineering firm seeking an Urban Planner to join their Houston-area team. The role involves delegating project tasks, assisting with business development, and providing technical expertise for various planning studies and land development services.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Delegate project tasks and other responsibilities to support staff
Assist with developing graphic standards/product templates
Perform QA/QC reviews of project deliverables
Assist with business development activities (set-up/attend meetings, prepare SOQs and proposals)
Assist with developing various planning studies
Provide technical expertise in the analysis of data and report preparation for short-term and long-range projects/land use issues
Assist with land development services to municipal clients
Research/revise municipal regulatory codes/ordinances
Assist with facilitating public engagement activities
Prepare public engagement materials
Create graphics and conceptual renderings to communicate complex planning-related concepts/solutions to the general public
Make presentations for clients, public officials, and general public
Perform on-call staff planner functions for local municipalities as needed
Through coordination with colleagues, fulfill the programmatic/technical requirements for stormwater management, grading, utilities infrastructure, transportation, and other civil engineering-related issues
Review permit applications for compliance (municipal comprehensive plans, thoroughfare plans, codes of ordinances and other land development regulations)
Make presentations about relevant planning topics at national/state conferences and symposia
Participate in professional organizations
Work collaboratively with developers, designers, and public officials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or a related professional field
3+ years of experience in urban planning, transportation planning, parks, recreation and open space planning, or comprehensive projects
Experience as a task lead for community, urban, and regional planning in transportation, parks and open space, land use, energy, sustainability, and resiliency
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and One Note) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
Working knowledge and application of ArcGIS Urban software platform
Experience analyzing demographic data and identifying trends in employment, health, and other areas
Experience working with local government staff/officials to interpret and apply land development codes and subdivision regulations
Working knowledge of effective public engagement strategies, tools, and techniques
Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials, and general public
Knowledge of urban spatial structure and the way cities operate and function
Knowledge of municipal systems operations and management (utilities infrastructure, stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment systems)
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship
Preferred
Extensive knowledge in special area planning solutions for districts, neighborhoods, and corridors
Company
Harrison Consulting Solutions
Harrison Consulting Solutions specializes in recruiting services for the engineering, architecture, and environmental sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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