Jr. Master Planner

Overview:

Responsibilities :

• Modifies or creates design documents, applying urban design and planning principles to spatial frameworks at a variety of scales
• Conducts preliminary site research, analysis, and design cues for project teams
• Produces scale comparison & precedent studies
• Performs routine urban design and planning assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate
• Assists in structuring typical master planning documents/reports and able to input with discipline-specific contents  
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation documentation and samples
• Assists in architectural or landscape projects as needed and as appropriate to their background
• May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field; Graduate experience preferred
• Typically with 0-3+ years of experience
• Urban design/planning related accreditation preferred, such as LEED ND or Ecodistricts AP, or within one year of hire
• Knowledge of architectural software such as AutoCAD, , Rhino, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling preferred
• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS highly preferred
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign graphic software highly preferred
• Knowledge of computational design (Grasshopper) and relevant plugins preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of urban design theories and placemaking principles
• Knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping data
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Knowledge of zoning codes and land use planning
• Knowledge of written and graphic AI tools preferred
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.