Location: Parsippany,NJ, USA
Assistant PlannerJob ID 2024-10368# of Openings 1Job Locations US-NJ-Parsippany | US-PA-PhiladelphiaCategory PlanningType Regular Full-TimeOverviewNV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team in the Parsippany, NJ office.ResponsibilitiesNV5 is seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our multi-disciplinary Planning department at our office in Parsippany, NJ. This full-time entry-level Planner position offers an opportunity to collaborate on projects related to Complete Streets, Vision Zero, transit access, greenways, streetscapes, park design, and community placemaking for municipalities, regional organizations, and state agencies throughout the northeast. Our team is passionate about planning and designing systems and places that encourage healthy lifestyles and community vitality. Our focus on safety, walking, bicycling, transit, trails, greenways, and parks is an integral part of our overall corporate planning, landscape architecture, and engineering practice.The position includes a range of activities that support our planning practice, including:GIS mapping and analysisActive Transportation/Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plans, and route and facility planningVision Zero Plans , crash/safety assessments and road safety auditsProduction of project deliverables (data collection, writing, editing, research, graphic development)Conceptual design, graphics, and renderingsPublic outreach (participation in virtual and in-person meetings, development of outreach materials such as input boards and surveys)Attendance for in-office activities, public outreach events, and field trips as neededQualificationsThe ideal candidate will exhibit the following:Completion of a bachelor's graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field, graduate degree is desirable2-5 years of similar experience in a consulting firm or public agencyStrong communications skills, excellent writing and graphics capabilitiesProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or other industry softwareCollaborative spiritAbility to succeed in a hybrid work environment (combination of remote, in-office, and in-the-field work)Second language skills a plusAbility to participate in fieldwork, and in-person project meetings within the regionCollaborate across in-house disciplines (engineering, environmental, urban design, landscape architecture)Interest in pursuing AICP and NJ Professional Planner license, desirableWhat We OfferHybrid schedule with a four-day work weekFlexible time off (FTO) policyCompetitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.#LI-JC2Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.