New Grad Urban Planner — Data, GIS & Visualization

HNTB; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a planning data analyst in Des Moines, IA to support urban and transportation planning projects. You will gather, organize and analyze data, create maps and exhibits, and assist with reports and environmental documents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and familiarity with GIS and MS Office. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and stakeholder participation are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with GIS data and analysis is preferred.
• Ability to compile and summarize census and land use data.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Researches and collects raw data, organizes, analyzes and provides review of the data for use in projects and for further analysis.
• Performs project analysis using technical guidance and software.
• Assists project team members with various support tasks such as development of maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reporting.
• Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning. Assists in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects
• Performs tasks related to the preparation and production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Assists in stakeholder and public participation process.
• Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Data compilation

Data visualization basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HNTB is seeking a planning data analyst in Des Moines, IA to support urban and transportation planning projects. You will gather, organize and analyze data, create maps and exhibits, and assist with reports and environmental documents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and familiarity with GIS and MS Office. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and stakeholder participation are part of daily duties.