Urban Planner - Senior Level

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 willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Base salary range :

$122,400 to $149,600 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Washington markets.

Working conditions :

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.