Urban Planner Associate

Pel-Ona Architects & Urbanists is hiring an Urban Planner Associate in Boulder, CO. The role involves collaborating on urban design and planning projects, including feasibility studies, zoning analysis, and public meetings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in planning or related fields, with 2-3 years of experience. The position offers flexible work schedules and the possibility of remote work, with a salary range of $44,000 to $70,000 based on hours worked.
Pel-Ona Architects & Urbanists is seeking an Urban Planner!

Our firm offers services of architecture, urban design, master planning, and the crafting of development codes. We believe that our individual lifestyles and our global environment can benefit from compact, walkable, mixed-use, mixed-income and transit-oriented communities. We focus on urbanism with timeless values and sustainable living, at regional and national scales. Our wide range of experience enables us to develop community plans that combine climate sensitive site planning solutions with diverse building prototypes.

We are looking for a candidate to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary design team on all aspects of urban design and planning. Typical planning projects include feasibility studies, zoning and policy analysis, coordination with local governments and stake holders, annexation, site plan submittals, development code writing, public process and collaboration with affiliated engineering services.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Development of land plans
• Collaboration with civil engineers, transportation engineers, landscape architects and government officials;
• Code writing;
• Assistance with structuring project contracts and periodic budget reviews;
• Management of meetings and preparation of agendas and meeting minutes
• Help with facilitating public meetings and conducting research;
• Preparation of design documents.
• This position also includes the opportunity to work on the architecture associated with development projects.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a close and friendly working environment and be flexible enough to enjoy the range of responsibilities that come with working for a small firm.

Required Qualifications:
• Have a Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design (or landscape architecture).
• Have 2-3 years of experience in site planning and managing entitlement processes.
• Be familiar with the goals and principles of New Urbanism.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills for client and multi-disciplinary sub-consultant team communications.
• Possess strong skills in AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office. ArcGIS skill is a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and be detailed oriented.

Benefits:
• Paid health insurance (premiums paid in full by Pel-Ona Architects & Urbanists)
• Paid time off (2 weeks of vacation + 5 federal holidays)
• IRA with employer matching contributions
• Professional development support (memberships, conferences, continuing education)
• Life/Work balance (flexible work schedules and potential opportunity to work from home or a portion of each work week).

This position is full-time at 32 hours/week, Monday thru Thursday, in our Boulder, Colorado office. These terms are flexible based on applicant’s needs. The salary range listed here reflects compensation for a 32-hour work week.

Compensation:

$44,000 - $56,000 at 32 hours/week

$55,000 - $70,000 at 40 hours/week

Visit www.pel-ona.com for more information about our firm.

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND PORTFOLIO TO INFO@PEL-ONA.COM.