Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Urban Planner to join our Seattle or Vancouver office. As part of the Planning Group, the Urban Planner manages plans for a variety of projects. Projects can be land and/or water. Land projects consist of development of plans for city expansion considering important factors such as population growth, protected areas and more. Water projects plans are flood-resilient urban and coastal area flooding, considering factors such as sea-level rise, hurricanes and tropical storms, heavy rainfall events, storm surge inundation, and other natural hazards.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Conduct on-site investigations to determine factors affecting community development and potential decline including land usage
Account for traffic growth and manage solutions for common transportation needs
Research best practices to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from local businesses and warehouses
Oversee project development and help in providing affordable housing
Plan and design townships and cities promoting healthy and active lifestyles
Protect and preserve historical monuments and sites
Assist in planning and reviving low socio-economic areas within the district
Meet with industry experts to determine appropriate Disaster Risk Assessment plans for Emergency Management
Other duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in planning, public policy or a related field
10+ years of related experience
Ability to analyze demographic data and identify trends in employment, health and other areas
Experience working in various database software programs including Microsoft Suite
Exceptional communication skills used when meeting with officials and presenting new plans
Detailed understanding of federal and local government programs and processes
Experience utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software
Ability to conceptualize large-scale plans and established required milestones to complete projects
Professional work experience using a combination of creative and technical concepts in problem-solving
Full-scale understanding of the social and environmental effects of proposed plans and the best practices in design aesthetics
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willin