Urban Designer and Planner

Washington, DC

Full Time

Mid Level

*Note: The selected candidate for this position must be located, or willing to relocate, within commuting distance to one of our offices in DC, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, or Baltimore.

Join a leading transportation and transit planning company to advance your career! Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. (Foursquare ITP) is looking for qualified, motivated, passionate, and diverse candidates for an entry or mid-level urban designer / planner position to join our growing Design and Visualization (DAV) team. As an urban designer / planner, you would support a range of design and planning tasks that further our mission of “advancing innovative, practical, and equitable transportation planning solutions to meet a broad array of mobility needs.” The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in transportation, a good grasp of urban design, planning, and graphic design fundamentals, and proficiency in design and analytical software.  

About Foursquare ITP:

Foursquare ITP is a multi-modal planning firm committed to advancing innovative, practical, and equitable solutions to meet a broad array of mobility needs. Our projects focus on sustainable transportation that makes it easier to live without a car. We conduct work across the following service areas:

Transit Service Planning.
Transit Operations and Facilities Planning.
New Mobility.
Regional and Statewide Planning.
Corridor Planning.
Transportation Demand Management.
Micromobility and Active Transportation.
Strategic and Financial Planning.

Our planning work is supported by four cross-cutting teams focused on: Data Science, Design and Visualization, Public and Stakeholder Engagement, and GIS.

Foursquare ITP’s work is centered on our four core values, and we are looking for someone who lives these every day:

Passion for the Profession 
Our success is rooted in our belief in and passion for our work, meeting all challenges with the appropriate set of skills, knowledge, and the desire to do our best.

Dedication to Our Clients 
We approach our clients with integrity, open communication, and collaboration to ensure that their needs are being met. Each client receives the personal attention, respect, and high-quality work for which we are known.

Investment in Each Other 
We respect all team members professionally and personally. We focus on continuous professional growth and improvement and promote a healthy balance between work and outside endeavors.

Positive Outlook 
Our team is driven by a can-do spirit and a strong work ethic, applying our adaptability and resourcefulness to every task. We truly enjoy our work and bring a positive attitude that is evident in everything we do.

Position Location

The selected candidate should reside or be willing to relocate to within commuting distance of our Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Atlanta, or Boston offices. Foursquare ITP offers a hybrid work schedule, with the option to work from home at least three days a week. [In office requirements may be adjusted based on commute, tenure, and seniority.]

Position Overview

This role requires someone who can flexibly serve as both a designer and transportation planner. You will work with staff across all our offices and service areas under the supervision of multiple project managers, and as part of our growing DAV team, you will work closely with our other design professionals. Most importantly, this position requires an agile multi-tasker who can tackle design tasks beyond conventional urban design: your day-to-day will also include urban design, analysis, writing, mapping, and visual presentation tasks.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Urban Design
- Concept design for transportation projects (primarily transit and complete streets), including but not limited to 3D models and concept plans.
- Creating compelling renderings and illustrations that help the public and decision-makers grasp proposed transit, pedestrian, bicycling, and placemaking projects in an accessible and visually appealing way.
Planning:
- Report writing and research.
- ArcGIS mapping.
- Quantitative analysis using Excel, Remix, and various other in-house tools.
Graphic Design:
- Creating infographics, diagrams, maps, and other information-rich visuals.
- Designing and assembling reports, flyers, posters, boards, and other collateral.
- Helping with public and stakeholder engagement, project branding, and even wayfinding.

Required Qualifications and Skills
The selected candidate must have:  

Urban Design Experience:
- A master’s degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field (e.g., architecture or landscape architecture). In lieu of a master’s degree, we will also consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of relevant design and planning experience.
- Solid knowledge of transportation planning and urban design principles and practices, with demonstrated capabilities in research, analysis, and visually communicating complex information with excellent graphic design.
- Passion for multi-modal transportation and an interest in growing your expertise in the field.  
Software Knowledge:
- Thorough experience with Rhino 3D and/or Sketch Up, and with rendering software like VRay.
- Advanced capabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office. In addition to Word and PowerPoint, proficiency with data analysis in Excel is a must – we produce a lot of charts and infographics! 
- Ability to manage workloads and effectively communicate progress and capacity with team members and project managers.
Other Desired (But Not Required) Skills:
- Experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools, particularly those for animation, video editing, mockups, and web design (After Effects, Premiere, XD, Dreamweaver).
- Experience with Tableau, PowerApps, and PowerBI.
- Knowledge of coding in R, Python, or HTML.

Compensation
Foursquare ITP is committed to pay transparency. Compensation is based strictly on education and relevant work experience. Salaries for this position start at $73,500 and top out at $91,600.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications we provide an extensive benefits package that includes: 

Performance-based bonus plan. 
Liberal work from home policy.  
Health Insurance: Foursquare ITP pays 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium and subsidizes coverage for dependents.  
Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account or Health Savings Account.  
Eleven flexible paid holidays. 
Generous vacation leave. 
401(k) with company match.  
Robust internal technical training program, along with peer-led trainings and knowledge sharing. 
Management and leadership training programs. 
Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.  
Paid membership to an industry organization.  
Subsidized transit benefit.  
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.   
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account option.  
Complimentary personal financial planning through our benefits administrator.  
Paid cell phone plan.   
Semi-annual retreats with fun activities.  
Holiday/New Year party for all employees and their significant others.
Summer picnic for all employees and their families.

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship, including for H-1B or other work visas, or sponsor U.S. Permanent Residency at this time. Candidates must have current work authorization and be legally able to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship

Foursquare ITP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

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Financial protection (disability and life insurance)

401k program with company match

Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off

Telework

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A fun and supportive work environment

Foursquare ITP supports our employees in their professional growth and career advancement:

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Urban Designer and Planner

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