Junior Planner

JUNIOR PLANNER

HWC is seeking a recently graduated Planner who has excellent graphic experience to help deliver innovative plans for Indiana cities, towns and counties. As a key member of our Indianapolis planning team, we are looking for an individual who will be responsible for:

• High quality writing to convey planning concepts to the public

• Preparing action plans that will lead to results

• Using graphic design to make planning documents easy to understand and utilize

• Leading public participation experiences to identify needs, inspire our clients and facilitate collaboration

HWC delivers plans through a multi-disciplinary team of professionals so that our plans are visionary, technically sound and market driven. Our planning studio consists of planners, landscape architects, engineers and economic development professionals. Each brings unique perspective and skills, and has led to HWC’s reputation for leading plans that get results. Services provided include comprehensive plans, economic development plans, park and recreation plans, thoroughfare plans, downtown plans, corridor plans and regional plans.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare background research, analysis and GIS mapping to support project planning

• Facilitate public participation activities to identify issues, opportunities and priorities

• Collaborate to recommend strategies to address needs and promote economic and community development

• Attend pubic and steering committee meetings, including evening meetings

• Prepare interim and final planning documents including writing, mapping and graphic design

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, public policy, landscape architecture or a related field

• Excellent graphic design skills

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience with ArcGIS

• Excellent communication and writing skills

WHY HWC?

• Named one of the best places to work in Indiana in by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2016 - 2022

• Flexible work schedules

• Performance-based bonuses and recognition

• Continuing education and certification opportunities

• Paid time off available upon hire and at the start of each new year

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Ability to work from home on occasion

HWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender or any status protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decision are based on qualifications, merit, competence and performance.