Urban Designer
Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Search for City, State, Country, Zip Code Join Stantec's Urban
Places Group to help us create the most livable, prosperous,
sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban and urbanizing places
in North America. The Urban Places Group is growing, and we are
looking for an urban designer to be based in our Boston office to
support planning and urban design projects in the US and Canada. (
www.stantec.com/our-work/sectors/community-development/urban-places.html
) Stantec's Urban Places Group (UPG) is an interdisciplinary
specialized practice within a global consulting firm, offering
opportunities to be involved in a variety of planning and urban
design projects and collaborate with Stantec's leading experts in a
variety of fields.Our plans create places, networks and
infrastructure that connect people to place, to prosperity, and to
each other. UPG planners and designers lead transformational
planning and design projects in urban and urbanizing places across
North America. The members of UPG have won dozens of planning and
urban design awards for work ranging from downtown and district
plans to community-wide and regional plans. We work closely with
our colleagues across Stantec in architecture, engineering,
landscape architecture, real estate, transportation, environmental
science, and other disciplines to provide plans that are both
visionary and feasible, driven by data, and grounded in market
realities.The urban designer will work with our group on public-
and private-sector projects ranging from mixed-use development,
district redevelopment, and neighborhood planning, to site design,
as well as contributions to aspects of comprehensive planning.
Depending on the project, he/she may be responsible for research,
design, production of written and graphic content, public
engagement efforts, and other assistance. The candidate should have
excellent graphic communications skills and be able to prepare
initial drafts of urban design reports and documents using
appropriate software systems and graphic programs.Your Key
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of
planners, designers, engineers, and specialists on a variety of
projects at once.Contribute to all phases of projects including
analysis, design, public engagement, and final production.Create
drawings and graphics including maps, diagrams, sketches,
renderings, and 3D models.QualificationsYour Capabilities and
CredentialsA passion for placemaking, walkability, sustainability,
resilience, and innovation in urban design and planning.An
understanding of urban form, urban typologies, and best practices
in urban design and planning.Strong communication skills--verbal,
written, and especially graphic.Experience with the production of
planning reports and documents and a thorough knowledge and
familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite.Experience with GIS map
production and data management.Ability to engage effectively with a
wide variety of clients and stakeholders.Ability to work
independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced
environment.Desire and the ability to contribute on multiple levels
within the design process are critical.Demonstrated responsibility,
maturity, and commitment to a team-driven environment.Location in
Boston or Pittsburgh is preferred, Albany is possible.Willingness
to travel as needed.Education and ExperienceA graduate degree in
Urban Design, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a
related field.One to four years of relevant experience.Typical
office environment working with computers. Some travel may be
required (add in expected travel %), such as delivering plans or
documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings.
May occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be
exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.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.Primary Location : United
States-Massachusetts-BostonOther Locations : United States-New
York-Albany, United States-Pennsylvania-PittsburghOrganization :
BC-2104 Community Development-US NortheastEmployee Status :
RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 25 % of the
TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Dec 16, 2022, 6:26:44
AMStantec 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
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