Mid-Level Urban Planner/Designer

Pond & Company is hiring a Mid-Level Urban Planner/Designer for their Peachtree Corners, GA office. The role requires 5+ years of experience in planning projects, ability to develop conceptual designs, and familiarity with construction plans. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, interface with clients, and support proposal development. Proficiency in relevant software and strong communication skills are essential. A degree in Architecture or Urban Design is required.
About the Position

We are seeking a Mid-Level Urban Planner/Designer to join our growing PLACE (Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering team in our Atlanta, GA office. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 5+ years of related experience focused on planning projects for a variety of public and private projects. The successful candidate would be mentored by our dynamic team of architecture and engineering professionals and focused on overseeing technical excellence and consistency on a range of multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development as needed.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience in developing conceptual designs for a range of project types.
• Ability to create and develop construction plans including plans, elevations, sections, and details. Familiarization with the specification process is preferred.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams to execute detail design packages.
• Experience attending client meetings and participating in public meetings.
• Experience supporting project teams by communicating tasks, documenting meetings, and gathering data.
• Experience and technical capabilities to create 2D and 3D renderings digitally and by hand, and the ability to determine when each method is appropriate, and the level of detail necessary to achieve project goals/needs.
• Ability to assess sites both through desktop data analysis and in-person site visits – candidate understands natural conditions (plant, soils, water, etc.) as well as built systems (buildings, utilities, etc.) and can synthesize data to develop conclusions.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or Urban Design.
• 5+ Years Experience; Preferred experience working in a design studio environment.
• Candidate should fully intend to begin licensure process within one year of eligibility.
• Ability to lead design processes with oversight of supervisor and Project Manager.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with and mentor junior staff about design processes and technical execution.
• Ability to learn local, state, and federal regulations associated with site development and transportation projects.
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite required. Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, and/or Lumion preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment, maintain a positive attitude, manage time, prioritize tasks while working on multiple tasks with concurrent timelines, and is self- motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors.
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Company DescriptionPond is a progressive, full-service architecture, engineering, planning and construction firm providing quality services to government, corporate and private sector clients throughout the world. We help clients achieve their missions by being Responsive People and Real Partners.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.