Senior Urban Planner

Responsibilities

• Guide project outcomes, manage teams and resources, contribute to proposals, and support client engagement across diverse project types (regional master plans, mixed-use developments, resorts, entertainment districts, residential communities).
• Independently manage, coordinate, and lead smaller projects with less oversight, including client meetings and report ownership.
• Coordinate teams to prepare project deliverables per planning authority requirements, working collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Work with client planning teams to negotiate and manage project expectations and deliverables, handling complex scenarios with support as needed.
• Initiate and advance innovative approaches to project delivery, such as improved site analysis, site planning, due diligence, and high-level developer assessment.
• Analyze and assess data and establish criteria for evaluating master plans, including baseline assessments and implementation/phasing planning.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of planning/environmental governance and policy, making client recommendations as appropriate.
• Prepare and review datasets to align population projections with market demands and supply.
• Independently prepare small-scale proposal methodologies and manage internal processes for approvals.
• Lead specialty initiatives in urban planning (wellness planning, placemaking, etc.).
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and methods.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to graduate planners.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with various urban planning projects
• Experience in planning, development, and design at multiple scales
• Ability to deliver multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget
• Strong analytical skills; ability to develop practical solutions
• Proficiency in writing, refining, and delivering final reports
• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong oral, graphic, and written communication
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), ArcGIS, and PowerPoint (advantageous)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning & design, environment, urban policy, sustainable development, or equivalent
• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional membership such as RTPI, AICP, PIA, CIP, SIP, or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in planning and/or environmental planning, ideally with both private sector and some government exposure
• Technical skills in environmental planning and sustainability
• Positive, proactive, and flexible professional attitude
• Self-starter and a team player

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Flexible work options
• Employee well-being programs and assistance
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Service recognition awards
• Comprehensive career development and training
• Business travel insurance

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm, dedicated to delivering a better world. With a team of over 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with clients to tackle complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The firm offers innovative and sustainable solutions across the project lifecycle—from advisory and planning to design, engineering, and program/construction management. AECOM fosters a diverse, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture, committed to integrity, safety, and excellence in every project.