Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Planner/Urban Designer

Description
We are seeking a dynamic community planner/urban designer ready to work on a wide variety of projects, including municipal comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, corridor studies, active transportation plans and zoning ordinances. This position would be responsible for plan graphics, report layout, charrette materials, maps, presentations, etc. The ideal candidate can independently complete design workflows from conceptualization to actualization and should exhibit a strong aptitude for building client relations and delivering quality products.

Pashek + MTR is an award-winning planning and design firm committed to a holistic, sustainable practice. Our work spans the public and private sectors, including community planning and design for municipal, non-for-profit and private clients. We are a highly collaborative group of skilled planners, landscape architects, and designers located in a walkable and bikeable urban neighborhood.

The position will entail working collaboratively within our team as well as with clients, project stakeholders, and other consultants. The ideal candidate should share our values and want to learn and grow in responsibility within our tight-knit firm.

Skills

• Strong detail orientation, organization, ability to advance multiple projects concurrently
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Learner mentality, interest in researching best practices and constantly learning from others
• Ability to apply principles of equity and sustainability in all forms of planning
• Understanding of graphic design principles - typographic, cartographic, conceptual, etc.
• Knowledge of urban design concepts
• Ability to present complex information clearly with infographics and graphic design
• Fluency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
• Comfort with research involving quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong analytical skills
• Facilitation skills – small & large groups, non-traditional community outreach, remote & in-person formats
• Willingness/desire to develop project management skills

How to Apply
Please email your resume, portfolio, references and writing samples to Jenni Easton at jeaston@pashekmtr.com.