Urban Planner

Ann Arbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Design streets that move peoplenot just cars.
At Toole Design were leading the way in creating safer more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. Were looking for an Urban Planner to join our Michigan team someone whos excited to help shape communities collaborate across disciplines and design vibrant people-centered streets parks and trail systems.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Were not just another firm were a purpose-driven team of engineers planners landscape architects and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design youll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer:

A collaborative inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
A flexible hybrid schedule
8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
Competitive salary excellent benefits and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
Projects that truly improve lives through safe inclusive design rooted in ethics empathy and equity

What Youll Do

As a Planner youll advance active transportation projectsbiking walking and micromobilityacross Michigan and beyond collaborating with national leaders in the field. Our work includes multimodal corridor studies Active Transportation and Vision Zero plans Safe Routes to School trails and greenways wayfinding and Complete Streets initiatives all grounded in equity.

Working within interdisciplinary teams youll apply strong urban design and technical skills to bring project visions to lifedeveloping concept plans streetscape ideas 2D/3D visuals mapping and graphics and supporting design documentation. Youll also contribute through data analysis community engagement field work plan writing and stakeholder coordination to create safer more vibrant public spaces.

Join Us. Make an Impact.
Were proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If youre ready to do meaningful work with a supportive talented teamapply today.

Work Schedule for an Urban Planner

This position works a hybrid schedule in Ann Arbor that requires occasional in person workdays with the Michigan team and in person attendance at client meetings and public engagement activities as needed. Toole Design will provide employees with the necessary equipment to work from home.

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At Toole Design we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities women people of color LGBTQIA immigrants first-generation college students/graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between to apply. Were proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

For more information about Toole Design visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram or Facebook.

Requirements

What You Bring:

Relevant background: A bachelors or masters degree or 4 years experience in planning urban design or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (Bonus: graphic production in 2D/3D using SketchUp/V-Ray/Rhino or Lumion or willingness to learn)
Proficiency in mapping and cartography software (ArcGIS QGIS)
Hands-on academic or practical experience in planning
Strong visual communication skills including diagramming mapping and design storytelling (Bonus: hand or digital sketching)
Transportation & engagement skills: Experience with multimodal transportation public engagement or communications
Project & communication skills: Able to manage tasks independently collaborate on teams and clearly communicate technical ideas in writing
Bonus: prior planning or consulting experience or internships bicycle and pedestrian projects
Bonus: public realm design experience including development of design ideas production of presentation materials and construction documents urban design a plus
Passion for active transportation

Full-timeDescriptionDesign streets that move peoplenot just cars.At Toole Design were leading the way in creating safer more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. Were looking for an Urban Planner to join our Michigan team someone whos excited to help shape comm...