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Urban Design and Planning Role at Leading US Firm VHB

Urbandesignlab, Oklahoma City, OK, United States


Urban Design and Planning Role at Leading US Firm VHB Skills and Qualifications B.S. in City Planning, Urban Design, or related field (M.S. preferred)
5–8 years of relevant experience
Passion for equity, sustainability, and public health in urban planning
Knowledge of land use, zoning, and environmental regulations
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency or familiarity with ArcGIS, SketchUp/Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Understanding of sustainability and climate action concepts (Net Zero Energy/Waste)
Experience with public outreach and stakeholder engagement
Experience 5–8 years in urban planning or urban design, ideally with multidisciplinary collaboration
Salary: Not specified
Job Description VHB is seeking a passionate and experienced Urban Planner/Designer to join their Massachusetts team and support transformative, equitable, and sustainable planning projects. The role involves leading site planning, conducting GIS analysis, shaping housing/economic strategies, supporting urban design with 3D visualization tools, and preparing regulatory documentation. The candidate will contribute to public engagement, comprehensive planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration with a commitment to resilience and public health.
Responsibilities Lead site planning for projects
Conduct GIS analysis to support planning decisions
Shape housing and economic strategies to advance equitable outcomes
Support urban design with 3D visualization tools
Prepare regulatory and compliance documentation
Contribute to public engagement and comprehensive planning
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver resilient and health-focused planning
Visualize urban and architectural diagrams to communicate concepts

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