GIS Planner

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Ann Arboroffice of SmithGroupis looking for aGIS Plannerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Collaborate with diverse teams of interdisciplinary professionals to complete urban design and/or community and campus planning projects.
• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, mapping and data visualization
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data to support planning initiatives including illustrating trends and guiding strategic decision-making
• Create detailed, high-quality cartographic products
• Participate in team meetings involving internal colleagues, consultants, and/or clients, share findings and recommendations with meeting participants.
• Work closely and collaboratively with team leadership to communicate urban design and planning issues, opportunities, and recommendations to a wide variety of stakeholders as part of public meetings.
• Integrate urban design and planning elements such as social justice, housing, transportation, green infrastructure, open space, redevelopment, sustainability, and resiliency into plans and designs.
• Coordinate effectively with all technical professionals - including internal teammates, subconsultants and client technical staff - to assemble, process and analyze a highly diverse range of data.
• Support production of project presentations, plan reports and all project deliverables to ensure an integrated and cohesive outcome.
• Create graphics for inclusion in marketing proposals and materials to support business development efforts.

An ideal candidate has:

• A master's or bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer science, geospatial science, geography, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, engineering or related field of study
• 2 to 5years of experience in urban and/or campus planning managing geospatial databases and information systems
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Desired, but optional complimentary skills:
  
  
  
  • Experience creating highly graphic deliverables using 2D programs including AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Affinity; and 3D programs including Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, Grasshopper, 3Ds Max
  • AICP certified/Professional Licensure or intent to earn applicable certification or licensure
  
  
  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $56,000 to $78,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.