Urban Planner (GIS Focus)

The Planner/GIS Analyst supports transportation, community planning, and urban design projects through GIS analysis, mapping, data visualization, research, and technical documentation. The role transforms complex data into clear, compelling planning products that support decision-making and communicate findings to clients, stakeholders, and the public., GIS and Spatial Analysis

• Develop, manage, and analyze GIS datasets for transportation, land use, environmental, and community planning projects.
• Create professional maps, dashboards, story maps, exhibits, and web-based applications using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related ESRI tools.
• Conduct spatial analyses related to accessibility, connectivity, demographics, safety, equity, land suitability, and infrastructure.
• Integrate data from public agencies, Census sources, local governments, and field collection.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and well-documented geodatabases.

Planning and Technical Support

• Support comprehensive plans, transportation studies, corridor studies, small area plans, transit plans, active transportation initiatives, zoning updates, development regulations, and other community planning projects.
• Conduct demographic, socioeconomic, land use, transportation, environmental, and market analyses.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, recommendations, presentations, and public-facing materials.
• Research planning policies, best practices, and funding opportunities.

Community Engagement and Project Support

• Support public meetings, workshops, stakeholder interviews, surveys, and other engagement activities.
• Prepare maps, graphics, displays, and presentation materials.
• Present technical information clearly through maps, graphics, reports, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Document community input and incorporate findings into planning recommendations.
• Assist with project coordination, schedules, task tracking, fieldwork, deliverables, and proposals.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams that include planners, engineers, landscape architects, architects, economists, environmental scientists, and other technical professionals.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of professional experience, strong GIS and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams that include planners, engineers, landscape architects, economists, architects, and environmental professionals. This position offers opportunities to expand technical expertise while growing into increased project management responsibilities., * Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, GIS, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI geospatial tools, with demonstrated experience in spatial analysis and map production.
• Demonstrated experience conducting spatial analysis and producing professional maps and graphics.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting transportation, transit, multimodal, active transportation, or community planning projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Progress toward AICP or GISP certification preferred.

Core Competencies

• GIS and geospatial analysis
• Data visualization and graphic communication
• Technical research and analysis
• Collaboration and project coordination
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Written, Verbal & Presentation Communication
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work Environment

• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven consulting environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically for fieldwork, client meetings, and public engagement.
• Hybrid or in-office work environment based on organizational needs.

Additional InformationMany factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here .

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.