Urban Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the main liaison with local, county, and state permitting agencies for client locations

• Oversee permit strategy and coordination with agencies

• Organize and conduct pre-application meetings, site development review sessions, building permit assessments, and pre-construction conferences

• Prepare, assemble, and submit permit applications along with necessary documentation

• Collaborate with civil, stormwater, electrical, and other design teams to ensure thorough and precise submissions

• Arrange regular in-person agency visits with local AECOM personnel

• Monitor permit status and address review comments

• Serve as a liaison among designers, contractors, utility providers, and jurisdictional staff throughout the permitting, approval, and construction phases

• Interpret and enforce government codes, ordinances, and regulations

• Prompt corrective actions in response to regulatory deficiencies or violations

• Assist with updates to the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plan, and land development regulations

• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and permitting entities

• Engage with community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials regarding neighborhood plans

• Review plats, permits, site plans, variance requests, and rezonings

• Conduct research in relevant project areas

• Compose and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence

• Identify community challenges, issues, and opportunities

• Formulate long-term community plans and economic/community development strategies

• Assess community facilities and suggest priorities, schedules, and funding sources for public enhancements

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, or a related field, along with 2 years of experience or a demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

• Must be a United States Citizen due to the nature of the position

• Proficiency in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office

• AICP certification or progress towards it is preferred

• A Master's degree in a related discipline is advantageous

• U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available

• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life insurance

• AD&D benefits

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Award-winning training and development programs

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location