Urban Project Planner

Company: IMEG Corporation
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Urban Project Planner in either our Philadelphia, PA, Hartford, CT or New York, NY office. As a Urban Project Planner you will be responsible for managing urban planning projects that support the sustainable growth and development of the community. This role involves significant interaction with public officials, developers, and the community, requiring strong project management and communication skills. The Project Urban Planner will play a key role in shaping the future of urban areas by creating plans that balance community needs with environmental sustainability and economic viability.Principal Responsibilities:

• Oversee urban planning projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards;
• Conduct research on demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts to inform project planning;
• Collaborate with public officials, developers, community members, and other stakeholders to gather input and build consensus on planning initiatives;
• Develop comprehensive plans for land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and transportation networks;
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create maps for planning purposes;
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and hearings to engage the community and gather feedback on planning proposals;
• Ensure all planning activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations;
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders;
• Promote sustainable development practices and integrate environmental considerations into planning processes.Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp;
  • Good research skills, and good written and verbal communication skills;
  • Developing proficiency of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical design plans and reports;
  • Attention to detail and developing design problem-solving skills;
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
  • Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff;
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges;
  • Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.Education and experience:
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent required;
    • 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in urban development;
    • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred;OR
      • Associates degree, or certificate, in Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Art, or equivalent preferred;
      • 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in urban development;
      • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred;
      • This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Salary Range $89,000- $116,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit . IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com.

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