Planner I (Finance)
PLANNING PRACTICE
With a keen focus on people, we constantly seek to improve communities and create more sustainable, convenient, healthy and attractive places. Michael Baker's team of planners, landscape architects and public engagement experts collaborate with clients and communities to design shared spaces that are safe, accessible and equitable for all. We create, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from an initial vision through implementation, aligned with a community's unique vision, values and development strategy. Together, we plan the future of communities that are sustainable and that meaningfully connect people to their environment.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Planner I (entry-level) to join our team in Louisville, KY. As a Planner I, you will support several planning project managers on multi-disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for state and local government clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing planning support on a variety of projects
- Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Preparing of reports and maps specifically with GIS software.
- Conducting field evaluations and assessments.
- Researching requirements and standards.
- Developing reports and templates under the direction of the project manager.
- Performing traffic counting tasks.
- Other duties as assigned
The Entry-level Planner should possess:
- Knowledge of planning principals, best practices, & techniques of planning
- Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use
- Knowledge of space planning and facility utilization surveys
- Ability to conduct research and assist in the preparation of statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 0-2 years related experience
- Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
- Proven experience with GIS mapping software
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), as well as Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,878- $82,118 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Planner I (entry-level) to join our team in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The planner will support several planning project managers on multi-disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for state and local government clients.
