DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Community Planner to join the team in our Columbus, Ohio office. The successful candidate will join a collaboration of experienced Planners, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Community Planner will serve as project planner on multi-disciplinary projects and will be responsible for preparation of master planning documents.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the facilitation of planning charrettes and public meetings for clients as a member of a facilitation team
• Supporting master plan development, urban design, and revitalization projects of varying sizes and complexities
• Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports, maps, and related graphics
• Helping to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and other urban uses
• Conducting field evaluations and assessments
• Researching requirements and standards
• Developing reports under the direction of the Project Manager
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of related experience
• AICP Candidate or other related professional certification or licensure is preferred
• Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use
• Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS
• Ability to accommodate moderate travel
• Valid driver's license

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $59, 872 - $86, 440 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD& D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker International is seeking a Community Planner to join the team in our Columbus, Ohio office. The successful candidate will join a collaboration of experienced Planners, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Community Planner will serve as project planner on multi-disciplinary projects and will be responsible for preparation of master planning documents.