Junior Facilities Planner

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Support the development and update of installation master plans, area development plans, and supporting planning documents
• Assist with analyzing land use, facility utilization, transportation systems, utilities, environmental constraints, and facility conditions to support long-term planning efforts
• Collect, organize, and analyze planning data to support facility and infrastructure planning studies
• Prepare technical reports, maps, graphics, and presentations under the guidance of senior planners
• Assist in ensuring planning products comply with applicable federal guidance, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and agency planning standards
• Facilitate and lead planning charrettes and workshops
• Coordinate and conduct interviews with stakeholders
• Prepare and review alternatives of analyses for proposed projects
• Prepare and review cost estimates, space requirements documents, and economic analyses

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Planning, or a related field
• 0–3 years of professional experience in facilities planning, urban planning, campus planning, infrastructure planning, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple assignments
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Internship or professional experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or other government clients
• Familiarity with installation master planning principles, land use planning, or capital planning processes
• Exposure to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) or federal planning guidance
• Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro
• Experience preparing technical reports, maps, or planning documents
• Interest in pursuing American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or professional planning credentials in the future