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Senior Urban Designer

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Chicago, Illinois, United States DLR Group Full time
Senior Planner/Urban Designer Opportunity

DLR Group, a leading integrated design firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner/Urban Designer to join our team. As a key member of our planning and design team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our communities through innovative and sustainable design solutions.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow our planning and urban design practice within the region and nationally. You will work closely with our business development and practice leaders across sectors and disciplines to deliver high-impact planning and urban design projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in establishing long-range plans for clients, focusing on equity, community engagement, sustainability, resiliency, and innovative learning environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead project teams for planning, design, and technical development of planning and urban design projects.
  • Develop and deliver high-quality planning and design solutions that meet client needs and expectations.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to establish long-range plans for clients.
  • Provide technical support to planning and urban design pursuits, including interviews and presentations.
  • Write narratives and develop deliverables that explain recommendations and capital planning for facilities, open space, and infrastructure to various audiences.
Requirements
  • Design background with a bachelor's degree in architecture or landscape architecture.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in planning and/or urban design.
  • Proficient in Revit, GIS, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
  • Ability to balance high-intensity tasks and competing priorities.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in Planning or Urban Design.
  • AICP, LEED AP, or other sustainability-related certification.
  • PowerBI experience.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.