Planner 1

Overview

Parkhill is a multidisciplinary practice seeking an Entry-Level Planner to support our architectural and planning projects. This role will focus primarily on mapping and data analysis, with opportunities to support master planning efforts across various sectors. The Planner 1 will contribute to pre-design efforts, including facility master plans, demographic studies, facility condition assessments, asset management, and construction cost estimating.

The position offers the opportunity to engage with diverse teams and projects, applying analytical and visualization skills to inform strategic planning and design decisions. Hands-on project work will vary depending on project type and team needs, offering a well-rounded experience across different disciplines.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and other design professionals on a diverse range of planning and design projects.
• Work with professionals across all nine office locations.
• Conduct geospatial, demographic, and statistical data analyses to support internal business sectors and external clients.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to strategic planning initiatives.
• Present findings and communicate insights effectively.
• Utilize GIS, Power BI, and diverse visualization tools to communicate patterns, trends, and relationships in planning and design projects.
• Apply machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical models to inform facility planning and decision-making.
• Organize and participate in community engagement activities and stakeholder presentations.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data from internal, external, and public sources to support planning efforts.
• Develop specialized GIS maps and online mapping solutions for projects.
• Maintain and implement tabular and geospatial databases.
• Create data-driven reports, dashboards, and graphics to communicate insights effectively.
• Extract and analyze demographic and spatial data for reports and mapping.
• Build advanced statistical models for facility planning and design analysis.
• Maintain and implement tabular and geospatial databases.
• Participate in field surveys and develop schematic drawings.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and quantity take-offs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Data Science, or a related field, OR a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

No certification required, but the following are preferred:

• AICP certification
• GISP certification
• LEED AP certification
• ENV SP certification
• Professional registration as an Architect or Landscape Architect

Technical Skills (Preferred but not Required):

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
• ArcGIS, QGIS
• Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
• KNIME, R, Python (for data analysis and modeling)
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Benefits and Perks

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.

• Sustainability Credentials Support: Assistance and encouragement in obtaining certifications such as LEED AP, ENV SP, and other sustainability credentials.

• Multidisciplinary Exposure: Opportunities to collaborate across architecture, engineering, planning, and other disciplines on diverse projects.