Senior Urban Design and Planning Consultant

Requisition ID: 96934 

Job Category: Environmental 

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch’s Environment, People, and Place practice provides integrated services in environmental engineering/management, community and stakeholder engagement, economics, and urban planning and design. Our diverse teams combine vast technical and business knowledge, working in partnership with our clients to curate development strategies, manage and optimize production, develop new game-changing technologies, design and deliver complex capital projects – setting us apart from the competition.

We bring together extensive experience consulting on major infrastructure projects with a focus on strategic, advisory, economic and planning consultancy. Our team provides front-end advisory services for clients undergoing change driven by economic growth, climate change, and urbanization. The team delivers solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and smart to global clients. We do this through the application of rigorous economic planning techniques and the development of innovative analytical approaches to a variety of complex planning, real estate, energy, and infrastructure challenges. We also work closely with other Hatch offices and practices around the globe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established professional with consulting/client-facing experience who is seeking a long-term role at an employee-owned firm and is passionate about contributing to meaningful, multidisciplinary projects.

Qualified candidates will have excellent leadership and communication skills with professional experience in consulting in the field of urban economics, real estate, or environmental economics. The candidate must have a track record of leading analytical approaches on projects to the development of innovative solutions to complex challenges such as climate change, urban development, environmental challenges and social equity facing cities, regions, and other private, public, and non-profit entities.

Location:

Full-time presence in our Brooklyn, New York office (with the exception of business travel).

Role:

We are seeking a Senior Urban Design / Urban Planning Consultant to lead and support transformative urban initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of professional experience in urban design, planning, and community-centered development. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong design sensibility, deep understanding of urban design, land use and zoning, and a passion for inclusive, equitable urban regeneration and city building.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Neighborhood Visioning Projects: Develop and implement long-term strategies for neighborhood revitalization, integrating community aspirations, policy frameworks, and design excellence.
• Urban Design & Land Use Studies: Conduct site analysis, spatial planning, and design studies that inform zoning, land use policy, and development scenarios.
• Project Management: Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure high-quality deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Community Engagement & Co-Creation: Design and facilitate inclusive engagement processes, workshops, and charrettes that empower residents and stakeholders to shape their environments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with public agencies, private developers, non-profits, and community groups to align project goals and foster partnerships.
• Policy & Regulatory Analysis: Interpret and apply zoning codes, land use regulations, and urban policy to guide planning and design recommendations.

In addition to technical analyses, you would also support in leading business development initiatives, including leading proposal development, client presentations, thought leadership initiatives, and supporting Hatch’s overall business development strategy.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or related fields.
• Degree in architecture, urban design, urban planning, or related discipline.
• Project execution experience: experience supporting the delivery of client work and internal reporting/tracking project progress, ideally in consulting.
• Proven track record in community engagement, visioning, and co-creation processes.
• Strong proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp). Basic hand sketching familiarity a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of urban systems, equity-driven planning, and sustainable development.
• Detail oriented and outcome focused with a willingness to collaborate within and beyond the internal team and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. An entrepreneurial and "can do" attitude, with an ability to work toward solutions despite real world constraints of limited data.
• Mentorship of junior staff and contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Schedule: On-site 5 days a week
Base Compensation: $110,000 - $145,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Reports to: Regional Director

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.