Urban Designer II
hace 25 días
Miami
Job Description About Stratus Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places. The Role The Urban Designer II shapes dynamic places—from individual sites to entire communities—bringing independence, creativity, and technical skill to every project. This role drives compelling design through advanced graphics, research, and iterative thinking, helping teams deliver bold, cohesive solutions that meet client and community goals. Responsibilities • Develop design concepts and iterative alternatives for master plans, streetscapes, development frameworks, and public realm projects with moderate independence., • Perform advanced research and analysis, such as development capacity studies, spatial metrics, mobility networks, land-use patterns, and demographic profiles., • Produce high-quality diagrams, renderings, maps, and design documents that support internal reviews, client meetings, and public engagement efforts., • Prepare 2D and 3D models and assist in refining massing studies, site layouts, and urban form analyses., • Support the development of planning reports and design narratives, contributing both written and graphic content., • Participate in internal and external meetings, presenting design updates, analysis, or draft deliverables where appropriate., • Assist with community engagement tasks, including the creation of visual materials, workshop content, and presentation graphics., • Review applicable zoning, land development regulations, and planning policies, integrating them into design recommendations., • Help maintain project schedules and deliverables, coordinating with project managers to ensure timely and accurate production of materials., • Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination, working with engineering, architecture, landscape, and planning teams to align design components., • Incorporate feedback from senior designers and project managers to enhance design intent, technical accuracy, and visual clarity. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field., • 2–4 years of professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, or equivalent, • Proficiency in Revit, Arc GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools such as SketchUp or Rhino., • Skilled in preparing analytical diagrams, urban design visualizations, and presentation graphics., • Strong writing skills to contribute to planning documents, reports, and client-facing materials., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work within complex project workflows. Why you’ll love Stratus • A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success, • Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize, • Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing, • We support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters, • Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability, • Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents, • 401k Retirement Plan with employer match, • Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/. Equal Opportunity Statement Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. #LI-MV1