Mid-level Federal Planner

1 month ago


San Diego, United States WSP Full time

**This Opportunity**

WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Full-Time Senior Federal Planner **with the potential to work out of our **San Diego, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; Virginia Beach, VA; or Tacoma, WA **office.

Become an integral part of the **Federal Planning Team **and help meet our clients' objectives and solves their challenges while working with a dynamic and growing practice. Our expertise includes military master planning, programming, climate resiliency planning, zero emission vehicle planning, facility utilization studies, requirements analyses, aviation planning, munitions planning, facility programming (15% design), and DD Form 1391 development.

**Your Impact**
- Assist the Federal Planning Team with document production (text, graphics, layout development), informational mapping, site planning, and charrette facilitation.
- Participate in charrettes and lead group exercises, working closely with the project manager.
- Independently evaluate and research technical criteria applicable to each project.
- Develop graphics, maps, and presentation materials using established graphic standards and templates.
- Prepare written and graphic components of master planning documents and technical reports.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines.
- Assist project managers with client coordination and administrative tasks as needed.
- Prepare site plans, master plans, and/or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate data analysis and project reporting.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Review training materials, project examples, and other industry guidance to ensure technical competency and high work quality.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.

**Who You Are**

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or similar.
- 5+ years of professional experience, including planning-level analysis and reporting.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of time, including overnight trips and international travel.
- Proficiency with Adobe suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
- Expertise with AutoCAD/Civil3D.
- Experience developing construction documents and/or planning reports.
- Ability to develop accurate and detailed maps and site plans with all required information, as provided by project managers.
- Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques for local/regional geography, site planning, and ecology to identify development constraints and deconflict project siting.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of planners, engineers, architects, and other technical experts to meet project objectives.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Proficiency with ArcGIS/ArcMap.
- Strong graphic design and visualization skills.
- Ability to obtain a US-Government issued security clearance.
- Prior experience related to the degree of study and the specific discipline.
- Holds a professional accreditation (PLA, AICP, RA, PE, or LEED).
- Membership of and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
- Familiarity and/or willingness to learn military planning standards (such as Unified Facilities Criteria) for project execution.
- Prior experience with site design and incorporating public feedback into site layouts.
- Willingness to share knowledge and experience to mentor junior staff.

**WSP Benefits**:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stabilit



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