Urban / Federal Planner

Globe Life American Income Division: Olusegun Organization; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 57,500 - 118,500; Full time

Job summary

A planning and engineering firm is seeking an Urban / Military Planner for their team in Virginia. The role involves leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful planning projects, particularly for military clients. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, along with skills in Adobe Suite. The position allows for remote work, but U.S. citizenship is required. The salary ranges from $57,500 to $118,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Geography.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Adobe Suite / Graphics Presentation (InDesign, Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse teams on urban design and military planning projects.
• Gather information to calculate facilities requirements according to DoD guidelines.
• Manage writing the master plan or other planning documents.
• Assist military planners in preparing site and facility development plans.
• Use DoD data systems to analyze and record requirements.

Skills

Urban Planning

Landscape Architecture

Adobe Suite

Graphics Presentation

DoD data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

There has never been a better time to join and be a part of MDLE! With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a fast-growing global team of planners, designers, and engineers, delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

MDLE is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, technology-focused Urban / Military Planner for our federal team in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Charlottesville office is comprised of architects and engineers focused on growing our successful services in the federal marketplace for clients all over the world. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a project team from a variety of disciplines; integrating input from a broad range of stakeholders to create award-winning plans that build momentum toward positive change in communities and lives of those in the military.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse teams of interdisciplinary professionals to complete urban design and/or military community and campus planning projects.
• Gather information from multiple sources and calculate facilities requirements according to Department of Defense guidelines. Facilities may include buildings, infrastructure, and ranges and training areas.
• Manage and actively participate in writing the master plan or other installation planning documents as required.
• Direct and assist military planners and staff in the preparation of site and facility development plans based on the results of the facilities requirements analysis.
• Use various DoD data systems to analyze and record facilities requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Geography.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Adobe Suite / Graphics Presentation (InDesign, Photoshop).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in either military or community planning.
• AICP preferred or PE, RA, PLA/RLA or PMP.
• Have or be able to hold a DoD security clearance and a U.S. passport.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to lead a team on projects.
• Exceptional planning and mentoring skills.

Additional Information

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION - Can be REMOTE.
• Live in the EST or CST time zone of the United States.
• Will consider remote hiring for the right candidate. Ideally, this position is for someone living in Charlottesville, Virginia or Greater New Orleans, Louisiana. Work can be a combination of in-office and at home remote work.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $57,500 - $118,500. This will be dependent on experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.