Planning Analyst

About the role

The Opportunity We are seeking a Planning Analyst to join our Austin office, contributing to a wide range of projects including strategic planning, urban planning, school facility planning, and strategic plan development. This role will involve leading GIS analysis, data visualization, and web-application development, making it a critical position within our firm.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Work on multiple large-scale planning projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient project execution.
• Data Analysis: Lead data analysis and data visualization efforts across several concurrent projects, utilizing platforms like R, Power BI and Tableau.
• GIS Analysis: Conduct and oversee GIS analysis and processing using tools such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and Mapbox.
• Web Development: Learn to develop web-based GIS and other full-stack applications, ensuring functionality and user-friendly interfaces.
• Deliverables: Develop, present, and share high-quality professional deliverables with clients and stakeholders, including reports, maps, and visualizations.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate effectively with project team members to ensure alignment and smooth workflow.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate internal workflow processes and recommend improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in urban planning or architecture is preferred; alternatively, equivalent professional experience in urban planning will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in GIS analysis, web development, and database management.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Mapbox, and other GIS platforms.
• Preferred experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Proven ability to process and analyze large data sets for planning and decision-making purposes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in web-based application development and UX/UI design for web and mobile platforms preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based GIS solutions is preferred.
• Knowledge of spatial data standards and best practices preferred.

What We Offer

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. Salary Range: $64,500 - $79,000 Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position.