Planner III

About the Position We are seeking an Planner III to join our growing PLACE (Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering team in our Atlanta, GA office. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of eight years of related experience focused on planning projects for a variety of public and private projects. The successful candidate would be mentored by our dynamic team of architecture and engineering professionals and focused on overseeing technical excellence and consistency on a range of multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development as needed. About Pond Pond is an award-winning, full-service environmental, architecture, engineering, planning, and construction firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for over 56 years. Pond’s staff of 550 professionals provide a deep bench of experience and the capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC. About Our Team Our team of design professionals includes urban designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, transportation engineers, architects, and urban planners. Our PLACE team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast and our existing client base includes local municipalities, state agencies, various federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private clients. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies. Knowledge and Experience: Experience in developing conceptual designs for a range of project types. Ability to create and develop construction plans including plans, elevations, sections, and details. Familiarization with the specification process is preferred. Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams to execute detail design packages. Experience attending client meetings and participating in public meetings. Experience supporting project teams by communicating tasks, documenting meetings, and gathering data. Experience and technical capabilities to create 2D and 3D renderings digitally and by hand, and the ability to determine when each method is appropriate, and the level of detail necessary to achieve project goals/needs. Ability to assess sites both through desktop data analysis and in-person site visits – candidate understands natural conditions (plant, soils, water, etc.) as well as built systems (buildings, utilities, etc.) and can synthesize data to develop conclusions. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or Urban Design. Preferred experience working in a design studio environment. Candidate should fully intend to begin licensure process within one year of eligibility. Ability to lead design processes with oversight of supervisor and Project Manager. Desire and ability to collaborate with and mentor junior staff about design processes and technical execution. Ability to learn local, state, and federal regulations associated with site development and transportation projects. Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite required. Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, and/or Lumion preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment, maintain a positive attitude, manage time, prioritize tasks while working on multiple tasks with concurrent timelines, and is self- motivated to produce high quality work. Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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 hrdepartment@pondco.com.