Graduate Planner/Urban Designer

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Pennoni is currently seeking a Graduate Planner/Urban Designer to assist on multi-discipline projects including public and private site developments. The position will primarily support staff and project-level planners in all aspects of projects.

Position Location: Camden, NJ

Responsibilities Include

• Review of local municipal ordinances and proposed zoning revisions.
• Plan and facilitate public participation events to formulate and develop land use or community plans.
• Perform as Project Manager on limited basis to select small scale projects along with Task assignee on other projects as assigned by PMs.
• Prepare evaluation criteria of Municipal Planning review letters/documents.
• Execute zoning, land use and urban design evaluation to assist PMs.
• Prepare planning reports for municipal application review and project work as needed per project contract.
• Prepare design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning.
• Conduct field investigations / site visits to compile and analyze data on factors affecting and use.
• Assist PMs with site plan review.
• Prepare templates for various planning documents and execute plans with these templates.
• Assist team with marketing proposal writing.
• Attend limited night meetings or public engagement events if required for project.
  
  

Required Attributes

• Required education: Degree in Planning or similar.
• Minimum years of work experience: 0-5.
• Computer Skills: MS Word and Excel, Adobe Suite, and GIS.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Certified Planner (AICP) Certification preferred
• Experience in land development, municipal planning, or urban design
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania MPC and/or New Jersey MLUL.
  
  

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $60K - $70K (per year)

Benefits

Contributing to the health and well-being of team members is a top priority for Pennoni; therefore, we designed our benefits package to exceed industry norms while providing our team members with exceptionally competitive and comprehensive benefits. Our offerings include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled