Planner II

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With more than a dozen offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, planning, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and helping our clients achieve their vision resulting in shared success. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.Timmons Group is currently seeking an experienced Planner II to join our Richmond, VA office.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:Conduct research and develop recommendations on land use, housing, transportation, public utilities and community facilities.Prepare and review interim and final planning documents, including writing, mapping, and graphic design and ensure consistency with local codes and regulations.Assist the project team with drawings, drafting, and preparation of plans while demonstrating knowledge of the general concepts of planning, architecture, and engineering design.Assist clients in zoning cases, including the public engagement and public hearing processes.Coordinate with infrastructure planning and design, land development, and landscape architecture groups regarding projects to ensure smooth design process for approval.Coordinate work on multiple concurrent projects to meet required deadlines.Attend public, stakeholder, and various technical committee meetings, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.Perform other duties as assigned.Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning or related degree, Master’s degree preferred.A minimum of 4 years of experience in planning, ideally related to public and private land development, public infrastructure, and/or community development related projects.AICP Certification preferred.Excellent communication and management skills.Creative graphics skills, and ability to distill complex information into public-facing materials.Proficiency with office software including MS Word/Excel and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with statistical programming software, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Arc GIS.