Urban Planner

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC’s Planning team is seeking an Urban Planner in Birmingham, AL to support planning and urban design projects. This production‑focused role requires a detail‑oriented planner who excels at mapping, analysis, graphics, and report production, and who enjoys working in a creative studio environment. You will collaborate closely with our Senior Planner and other disciplines to bring planning concepts to life through visually compelling and technically accurate deliverables.

• Baseline research to support planning projects
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis
• Technical and graphic production (reports, presentations, data visualizations)
• Ability to synthesize research and clearly communicate concepts
• Support public engagement activities (community meetings, open houses, workshops)
• Draft plan recommendations, best practice summaries, and technical reports
• Support the Senior Planner's direction and production needs
• Manage work across multiple projects and proactively communicate workload, deadlines, and needs
• Work collaboratively
• Maintain organized project files and templates to support team workflow
• Contribute ideas, curiosity, and insight to enhance planning practice

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field
• 0–6+ years of experience in a planning role (public or private sector)
• Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up/Rhino
• Excellent writing, communication, and visualization abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Self‑starter, curious, willing to learn, and take initiative

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC:
We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do.

Position details:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Design Services