Planning Associate

Larson Design Group (LDG) is a growing, employee-owned (ESOP), Architectural, Engineering, Planning, and Surveying firm with 13 office locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Arizona and Florida. We are committed to the progress and development of our company, employees, and community offering growth opportunities, hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and benefits package. Remote work is possible for this position.

The Planning Associate will be responsible for supporting the development of master planning, programming, and conceptual design documents and graphics. This position will require domestic and international travel to a variety of locations for hands-on work with clients. Examples of projects that the Planning Associate will support are: Transportation Plans, Area Development Plans, Strategic Execution Plans, Building and Site Conceptual Designs, and facility condition assessments.

• Possesses knowledge of planning principles, best practices, & techniques of planning.
• Utilizes written and graphic skills for developing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Able to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Serves as a facilitator during workshops.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports and maps.
• Conducts field evaluations and assessments.
• Assists the project manager and Senior Planner with team leadership and project execution.
• Researches requirements and standards.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field of study.
• Experience: Zero (0) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Ability to pursue AICP or RLA (Preferred)
• Must possess strong oral & written communication skills and have strong organizational & time management skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a project team.
• Must be proficient in public speaking, creating presentations, and delegation.

Larson Design Group is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote