Urban Planner

Overview About the Position

VHB is seeking an Urban Planner with a passion for helping communities become stronger, healthier, and more sustainable. This is a challenging position with room to grow in a forward‑thinking multidisciplinary environment. The selected candidate will be actively engaged on high‑profile projects throughout the region.

• Assist the Land Planning team with the preparation of comprehensive master plans for cities and towns throughout the region.
• Assist in the preparation of site‑specific concept plans, including the production of maps, graphics, and 3D diagrams.
• Support project feasibility analysis
• Support public outreach and engagement, with an emphasis on equity.
• Research and interpret land use, zoning, and environmental regulation.
• Prepare written technical planning documents, applications, justification statements, and reports in conformance with codes, plans and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, projects, programs and/or strategies within a variety of areas (sustainability, environmental review, climate adaptation, recycling, renewable energy, and resource conservation)

• Practical knowledge of planning, research, and data collection.
• Experience using GIS and graphic design software.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with attention to detail.

• 1‑3 years of professional planning and/or compliance experience
• BA in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Preservation Planning, or related area of study relevant to specialization (e.g., Urban Design/Studies, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Economics, Civil Engineering, Urban Transportation Planning)

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Watertown, MA is $65,000 to $85,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.