About the Position
We are looking for a creative Urban Designer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. If you are passionate about shaping vibrant, walkable places, and skilled in crafting site designs - This is the role for you!
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in planning and urban design, with a strong understanding of site master plan design, building massing, and the development of urban design guidelines. This role will support a variety of projects, including master plans, small area plans, corridor studies, placemaking strategies, and downtown revitalization efforts across the U.S., with a focus on the Southeast.
From sketching ideas to refining design narratives, you will be a key contributor in shaping the public realm, leading design visioning, guiding physical form studies, and supporting placemaking strategies that spark connection and reflect community identity.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who is interested in thinking creatively and wants to make a meaningful impact on cities and communities. This position is based in our Downtown Atlanta or Cobb County office.
Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or City and Regional Planning (with a design focus)
- 3-5 years of related experience in physical planning and related disciplines
- Strong proficiency in ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD and Sketchup
- Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience with community engagement and the ability to translate community input into visual and physical design ideas
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 600+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.
Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Urban Planner II with a salary range of $65,600.00 - $99,800.00 .
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com. We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.
What We Do
Pond is a full-service consulting firm that has provided integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the U.S. and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions.
Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture
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