Planner II: Community Design & Public Realm Analysis

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Planner II to support community-based planning efforts and contribute to plans, projects, and policy documents. You will collaborate with AICP planners, landscape architects, and engineers on neighborhood-scale planning, applying design principles to public realm improvements.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering civil, landscape, planning, surveying, and environmental services in a distinctive downtown office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in planning, land use, or community design
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Arc GIS Pro, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, or other relevant software applications
• Familiarity with local zoning and land use regulations, environmental codes, and planning principles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Progress toward AICP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior staff on planning and design projects for public sector clients.
• Collect data and conduct research and analysis for planning studies related to demographics, housing, land use, transportation, and economic trends to inform community and regional planning initiatives.
• Prepare maps, graphics, and visual materials to support planning reports and presentations.
• Assist with report writing, including findings, recommendations, and implementation strategies.
• Support and occasionally lead segments of community engagement activities, including workshops and public meetings.
• Assist in interpreting and applying zoning codes, land-use regulations, and environmental policies.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project consistency and compliance.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Data collection & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Arc GIS Pro

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Planner II to support community-based planning efforts and contribute to plans, projects, and policy documents. You will collaborate with AICP planners, landscape architects, and engineers on neighborhood-scale planning, applying design principles to public realm improvements.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering civil, landscape, planning, surveying, and environmental services in a distinctive downtown office setting.