AECOM: Urban Planner — Greenville, SC, United States

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Urban Planner in Greenville, SC, United States, under reference J10155841. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Job Family: Urban Planning
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• AECOM is hiring an Urban Planner for our Greenville, SC team
• This role serves as the primary point of contact with local, county, and state permitting agencies for all sites being designed, permitted, and constructed on behalf of the client
• Responsibilities include leading permit strategy and agency coordination, scheduling and facilitating pre-application meetings, site development review meetings, building permit reviews, and pre-construction conferences
• The Urban Planner prepares, compiles, and submits permit applications and supporting documentation, working closely with civil, stormwater, electrical, and other design disciplines to ensure complete and accurate submittals
• Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations
• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations
• Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan, transportation plan and land development regulations
• Coordinates with AHJ's/Permitting Agencies
• Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
• Conducts review of various development applications, including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings
• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers and correspondence
• Identifies community problems, issues and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning
• Develops long range plans for communities with common developmental issues
• Develops strategies to promote economic and community development, or efficient land use consistent with community goals
• Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning or related degree and 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• Must be a United States Citizen due to the nature of the job

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Master's degree in a related field

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Proficiency: GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
• AICP certification or working towards is desirable

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Remote
• Advertised location: Greenville, SC, United States

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Practical preparation: maintenance

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Relevant skills

• MS Office
• maintenance