Entry-Level Urban Planner

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Virginia Beach, VA - 222 Centra
• Compensation: USD 31.25 - USD 38.46 - hourly

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The Federal Planning group of
AECOM
is actively seeking a creative, highly talented
Entry-Level Urban Planner
knowledgeable of physical site planning for immediate employment in the Virginia Beach, VA office.

The
Entry-Level Urban Planner
will mostly serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for military installations and federal agencies. As part of the project team, the planner will develop creative and innovation solutions to address clients’ issues.

This position is expected to begin in May 2026.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Compile data and conduct research in support of project delivery.
• Create graphics to support the planning documents.
• Play a key role in the preparation of plans.
• Write sections of planning reports and documents.
• Produce material for project meetings, presentations,and workshops.
• Participate in on-site workshops in supporting role.
• Communicate effectively with project team and manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning or related field.
• Prior relevant site planning internship experience.
• Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to tasks and teamwork.
• Exceptional writing, research, analysis and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Efficient and organized worker with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Apt at developing creative and innovative graphics and project layouts.
• Follows guidance well with little oversight.
• Proficient with ArcGIS, AutoCAD,Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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