Urban Planner

3 weeks ago


Rutherford, United States Stonefield Engineering & Design Full time

About the Role

Stonefield Engineering and Design is currently recruiting a Project Planner to join the Land Use Planning Team. This is a dynamic position that will offer the opportunity for diverse interaction and rapid growth.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare testimony outlines for municipal land use board hearings
- Create aerial and land use exhibits for municipal land use board hearings
- Assist with the preparation of redevelopment plans and planning reports
- Draft and design conceptual site plans using AutoCAD software

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning (or similar equivalent field)
- At least 1 year of experience is preferred but not required
- Strong writing and communication skills are required to work with project teams including attorneys, architects, engineers, and municipal officials
- Self-motivation and ability to work efficiently in teams as well as independently
- Desire to be a part of a fast-growing department and explore a wide range of land development topics

Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning (or similar equivalent field)
- 1-3 years of experience
- AICP and/or PP licensure is a plus
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of zoning, Municipal Land Use Law, master planning and redevelopment planning processes in New Jersey
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Ability to represent the firm in municipal land use board hearings