Urban Planner

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is hiring an Urban Planner for our Greenville, SC team. This role serves as the primary point of contact with local, county, and state permitting agencies for all sites being designed, permitted, and constructed on behalf of the client.

Responsibilities include leading permit strategy and agency coordination, scheduling and facilitating pre-application meetings, site development review meetings, building permit reviews, and pre-construction conferences. The Urban Planner prepares, compiles, and submits permit applications and supporting documentation, working closely with civil, stormwater, electrical, and other design disciplines to ensure complete and accurate submittals. This role also coordinates with local AECOM staff to conduct regular in-person agency visits, proactively tracks permit status, resolves review comments, and serves as the liaison between designers, contractors, utility providers, and jurisdictional staff to advance projects through permitting, approval, and construction.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
• Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan, transportation plan and land development regulations.
• Coordinates with AHJ's/Permitting Agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
• Conducts review of various development applications, including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings.
• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers and correspondence.
• Identifies community problems, issues and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.
• Develops long range plans for communities with common developmental issues.
• Develops strategies to promote economic and community development, or efficient land use consistent with community goals.
• Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs.
• Recommends priorities, schedules and funding sources to implement public improvements plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning or related degree and 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Must be a United States Citizen due to the nature of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficient in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office.
• AICP certification or working towards is desirable.

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this role.

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.