ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Urban Planner | New York City Metro

VHB, a nationally recognized integrated planning, design, environmental, and engineering firm, has an immediate need for a Senior Planner in our New York metro region (New York City, Long Island, lower Hudson Valley, and New Jersey). The ideal candidate is a highly talented, energetic, and creative individual with a desire to work in a collaborative, close-knit professional environment.

Responsibilities

Grow the planning practice in the Northeast/New York metro region and mentor staff.
• Lead business development activities, including developing and networking with clients, preparing planning strategies for proposals and contracts, and supporting regional market leaders in the real estate, institutional, state and local government, transportation, and energy markets.
• Develop project strategies and lead preparation of development applications and planning documents for public and private sector projects.
• Research, interpret, and draft zoning and land use regulations, comprehensive plans, community profiles and demographics, and related information.
• Analyze data and develop visualizations and graphics to help communicate planning concepts.
• Prepare written planning documents, including graphics, maps, and diagrams; summarize information collected by others; and assemble reports.
• Lead community engagement efforts, including materials for community involvement activities, presenting materials at public meetings and workshops, and collecting and interpreting community feedback to inform action.
• Interact with VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in innovative technology enabled planning, including social equity, sustainability, climate action/adaptation planning, Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Waste, smart growth, and planning for public health.
• Experience working with an integrated team of planners, traffic and civil engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and interact with clients and staff.
• Confidence in public speaking before layperson, stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel; ability to make maps with GIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch-up, CAD and/or other graphic software.
• Statistical analysis experience a plus, but not required.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, Excel, and other production software.

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of professional planning experience required
• 3 years of planning experience with a private consulting firm preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design/Studies or related field
• Master's degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Experience with business development and preparing winning proposals required
• Experience with planning and design in the New York metro region (New York City, Long Island, lower Hudson Valley, and New Jersey) required
• Leadership skills and experience managing/mentoring staff
• AICP certification is a plus

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City, NY is $126,000 to $180,000 and Hauppauge, NY is 120,000 to 170,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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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