Urban Planner and Designer

About the role

We are excited to be growing our San Antonio planning and design team and are seeking an experienced Urban Planner and Designer to join our team of planners, urban designers and landscape designers in our San Antonio office. This is a junior-level, production-based position.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that plans and designs with communities of all sizes across the United States for public and private‑sector clients.
• Support a team of planners, designers, and project managers in all aspects of project design and implementation, including community meeting design, preparation and facilitation, research and analysis, technical and policy writing, creation of highly visual materials, reports and/or summaries, meeting support and logistics, content analysis, project administration and client interaction.
• Typical projects include writing for comprehensive, downtown, corridor, strategic, and/or specific and current plans, parks and recreation system plans, and public engagement support, including designing and planning with online tools.
• Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines; excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in urban design or planning, public policy, or a related field. (A Master’s degree in these or a complementary field is a plus.)
• Relevant experience in consulting (required) in land use planning, urban planning, urban design, policy, community engagement, master planning or a closely related field with an understanding of and commitment to quality, inclusive, community‑centered planning and design.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work products, including but not limited to graphics, charts, meetings, or research summaries; planning document and poster board layouts; and mapping.
• Excellent skills in writing, analysis, graphic design, document presentation and written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design and planning and an ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Knowledge about the principles and practices of land use planning at the city, county, regional and state level.
• Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or SketchUp is a plus.
• Adaptable teammate willing to pitch in and help others.
• Able to speak easily and clearly in front of groups and participate in small and large group discussions.
• Local to the San Antonio area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients.
• As a plus, bilingual with Spanish or other non‑English language skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• FSA
• HRA with employer contributions
• 401K matching
• Flexible work schedule
• Rewarding work environment
• Creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Team spirit and genuine camaraderie

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26‑32/hour, with eligibility for overtime pay. This is a full‑time, hourly position.

Schedule

Hybrid work‑from‑home/remote and in‑office schedule, requiring a minimum of 3 days in‑person work each week for learning and team‑building opportunities. Some travel, evening, and weekend work may be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines; excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.