Junior Planner - ( 230004H4 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science

Your Opportunity

Stantec Government Services (GS) is seeking a highly motivated and talented entry-level planner to support our growing federal planning practice. Stantec GS delivers successful planning and development solutions seeking to create, improve, and sustain U.S. military communities across the globe. Our collaborative approach to problem solving enables us to leverage the creativity and innovative thinking of our multidisciplinary staff to consistently bring lasting value to our clients and projects. Kick-off your dynamic career by joining our team and being part of a global company where the work you do today will make a difference for generations to come! We seek:

• Highly motivated self-starters,

• Resourceful individuals with ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts, and

• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and energy.

The location of this position is the Hampton Roads region of Southeastern Virginia.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate has comprehensive understanding of the philosophies, practices and techniques of urban/city planning; knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection; and the ability to engage and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prepare a range of master planning products. Initial focus will be on data collection, data analysis, preparation of plans and maps, GIS production, report graphics production, and workshop facilitation and documentation.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong technical writing, analytical and oral communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines

• Team-player who can also work independently

• Ability to acquire background clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities

• Ability and willingness to travel worldwide (a U.S. passport is required for this position)

• Valid driver's license with good driving record

• Position requires a pre-employment Drug screen

Preferred

• Strong design skills

• Proficiency in ArcMap and ArcPro is highly desired

• Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite is highly desired

• Demonstrated aptitude in developing and presenting oral and graphic information to a range of stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community/urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field; advanced degree a plus

• Minimum 2 years of experience

• AICP certification track preferred

• Ability to obtain IAW NISPOM security clearance

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Hampton

Organization : BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 3, 2023, 10:38:20 AM

Req ID: 230004H4

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans