Urban Planner
Ahbl Inc.
Provide planning, GIS, and community engagement services for public and private projects.
14 days ago ago
$85,680 - $106,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Tacoma, WA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
121 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Community Planning
Land Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Community Planning
Land Surveying
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
urban design
gis
bachelor's
planning experience
land use
communication
- Urban design skills
- Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills and an interest in public engagement
- 3-5 years of professional planning experience
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, or an equivalent field
- Understanding of land use controls (e.g., zoning, subdivision, landscape codes)
- Knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning
- Geographic Information System (GIS) skills
- 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance
- Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- 8 company-paid holidays each calendar year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires
- Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Planner IV - $85,680 - $106,000 per year
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Company
Overview
900+ Projects
Federal and DoD Projects
The firm has managed over 900 federal and Department of Defense projects, showcasing extensive experience and capability.
$111M
Design-Build Initiatives
The design-build initiatives have reached up to $111 million, reflecting significant investment and expertise in major projects.
- Founded in Tacoma in 1969 as a small structural engineering shop by Noel Adams, the firm grew through key partnerships and merges, evolving into AHBL.
- By the late 1980s and ’90s, it expanded into civil engineering, landscape architecture, planning and surveying, establishing a rich multidisciplinary identity.
- With offices now in Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane and Pasco, AHBL tackles projects spanning public civic works to private commercial and educational developments.
- Their roster includes typical projects like schools, healthcare centers, municipal infrastructure and tribal community spaces across the Pacific Northwest.
- Specialisms include community planning, civil & structural engineering, landscape architecture and comprehensive land surveying.
- Notably, in 2011 they added in‑house surveying via merger, and Spokane’s office relocation in 2022 illustrates steady regional growth and collaboration.
- Client-first mindset
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Focus on innovation
- Accountability
- Integrity and transparency
- Commitment to sustainable practices
- Continuous efforts to minimize environmental impact
- Incorporating green building designs in projects
- Support for projects that advance environmental sustainability goals
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