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Parsons Corporation Urban Planning Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs a variety of engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level has experience and an increasing proficiency in the utilization of engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures. Typical project assignments are larger in scope, more difficult and varied than at the Associate Engineer level. Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports.
Coordinates Reuse and Redevelopment Master Plans.
Oversees work assignments of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Received - Project Manager; Higher-level Planners
Supervision Given - Technicians; Lower-level Planners (technical guidance only)
Internal Contacts - All Employees on Project
External Contacts - Local government officials; general public
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required. Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, and a thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field
8+ years of related work experience
Certified Planner Certification is preferred at this level
Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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