Urban Planner jobs in Somerville, MA

Urban Planner develops land-use plans for the beneficial development of urban areas. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Urban Planner is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Urban Planner performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Urban Planner
  • VHB
  • Watertown, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Urban Planner / Designer | Watertown, MA

    We are looking for someone with a passion for planning, to help make communities more equitable, sustainable, resilient, and healthy. This is a challenging position with room to grow in a forward-thinking multidisciplinary environment. The selected candidate will be actively engaged on high-profile projects throughout the region, in a project management capacity.

    Responsibilities

    • Serve public and private-sector clients throughout the New England Region, including site due diligence, GIS analysis, concept-level site planning, and housing and/or economic development strategy.
    • Support public outreach and engagement, with an emphasis on equity.
    • Contribute to VHB’s comprehensive planning practice, with an emphasis on sustainability and public health, for towns and cities throughout New England, through spatial analysis, research, writing, and graphic support.
    • Research and interpret land use, zoning, and environmental regulations.
    • Provide support for urban design assignments, ranging from basic site capacity studies, to Transit-Oriented Development planning, to large-scale, mixed-use, urban design projects, including the use of 3D modeling programs and rendering (e.g., Sketchup, etc.).
    • Provide graphic support for reports and similar documents, including through the use of the Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
    • Interact with colleagues, clients, and other consultants to advance projects in an efficient and effective manner.
    • Provide support in the preparation of local, state, and federal permitting submission documents for public and private projects, in coordination with a wide range of supporting technical specialties.

    Skills & Abilities

    • Passion for PROMOTING EQUITY in communities large and small
    • Passion for supporting SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
    • Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with clients
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Demonstrable passion for city planning and urban design
    • Familiarity with ArcGIS, Sketchup, and the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
    • Understanding of sustainability and climate action/adaptation planning is a plus, including concepts such as Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Waste, etc.
    • Understanding of planning for public health is a plus

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in city planning, urban design, or related field; Master's degree a plus
    • 5 years required, 8 year preferred of relevant professional experience
    • GIS skills preferred
    • Sketchup/Rhino skills preferred (not required)

    We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

     

    Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

    • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
    • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
    • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
    • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
    • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

    We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

     

    VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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  • 1 Month Ago

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Urban Planner
  • Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
  • Watertown, MA FULL_TIME
  • Urban Planner Job Locations US-MA-Watertown ID 2024-4223 Category Planning Type Regular Full-Time Overview ABOUT THE POSITIONUrban Planner / Designer | Watertown, MAWe are looking for someone with a p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Urban Planner/Designer
  • Fisher Associates
  • BOSTON, MA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionFisher Associates Planning Group is seeking a full-time Urban Planner/Designer to act as a Project Manager I to join our Planning discipline. The Planning Group completes a wide range of pr...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Urban
  • Hudson Group
  • Lynn, MA FULL_TIME
  • WE ARE OFFERING A $300 HIRING BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM! Grow With Us! Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more th...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Urban Outfitters Sales Associate
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Dedham, MA FULL_TIME
  • OVERVIEW A Sales Associate contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine experience to each customer. RESPONSIBILITIES Brand Experience Acts as a brand representative reflective of the comp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Urban Outfitters Key Holder - US Template
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Natick, MA FULL_TIME
  • OVERVIEW The Key Holder collaborates with the store management team in the supervision of daily store operations. Key Holders support the store by setting a fun and energetic pace to accomplish operat...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Senior Project Manager (Water & Wastewater Treatment)
  • GHD
  • Boston, MA
  • The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, drough...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Protective Services Worker
  • Central Boston Elder Services Inc
  • Roxbury, MA
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION: Protective Services Worker DEPARTMENT: Protective Services DESIGNATION: Non-Ex...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA
  • Rhodeislandapa
  • Norwood, MA
  • * Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA **Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA** BE...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimator III
  • SST Direct
  • Boston, MA
  • DIRECT HIRE: This opportunity is located in the Portland, OR. area. Seeking an experienced Estimator III. As Estimator I...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Landscape Architect II
  • Boston Planning and Development Agency
  • Boston, MA
  • **boston planning & development agency** **** BOSTON RESIDENCY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AND MUST BE MET WITHIN 6 MON...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Electrical Engineer - Cambridge, MA
  • Superpedestrian
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Superpedestrian is engineering the future of micromobility. The Superpedestrian team is composed of some of the most tal...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Renewable Energy Seller-Doer/Project Manager
  • Tetra Tech, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Engineer 3 - Power Generation - Chattanooga (TN) or Charlotte (NC) - Hybrid
  • Black & Veatch
  • Burlington, MA
  • **Electrical Engineer 3 - Power Generation - Chattanooga (TN) or Charlotte (NC) - Hybrid** Date: Mar 23, 2024 Location: ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, Somerville has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.61%) is water. Somerville is bordered by the cities of Cambridge, Medford, Everett, Arlington and the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown. It is located on the west bank of the Mystic River. Millennia ago, glaciation left a series of drumlins running west to east across the landscape of what would become Somerville. These ridges would later become known as the "Seven Hills" of Somerville (like many other cities clai...
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Income Estimation for Urban Planner jobs
$56,112 to $67,770
Somerville, Massachusetts area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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