Urban Designer and Analyst - Military veterans preferred

United States of America - Virginia, Arlington - VA

Job Summary

AECOM’s Buildings + Places business line is dedicated to excellence and integrated design solutions. With a range of expertise from strategy through project realization, the connections we make among people and places provide new insight to better outcomes for clients and communities. Better outcomes grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and make people healthier and happier. Our expertise includes workplace strategy, economic and development planning, master planning, urban planning, architecture, interiors, building engineering, and landscape architecture. AECOM’s teams are leading the industry with visionary and forward-thinking projects.

We are actively seeking a talented Urban Designer and Analyst for immediate employment in our Arlington, VA office.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations.

• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.

• Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan, transportation plan and land development regulations.

• Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.

• Conducts review of various development applications, including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings.

• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.

• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers and correspondence.

• Identifies community problems, issues and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.

• Develops long range plans for communities with common developmental issues.

• Develops strategies to promote economic and community development, or efficient land use consistent with community goals.

• Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs.

• Recommends priorities, schedules and funding sources to implement public improvements plan.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 2 Years of relevant experience or AA/AS and 4 Years of relevant experience or HS/GED + 6 YORE

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using the following tools and applications to assist in Urban Analytics:

• CityEngine

• Sketchup

• GIS

• Rhino

• Excel

• BowerBI

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Planning

Business Line Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 237979BR

Clearance Required 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.