Planning Associate II

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Federal Planning Associate II to join our team in our Colorado Springs, CO office.

You’ll work from the Colorado Springs office and travel with the team to collect data, convert it into information, and make recommendations. No two days are the same as you investigate new problems, large amounts of data, and questions that come up along the way.  Projects will be diverse and may include vision plans, district plans, area development plans, master plans, neighborhood plans, strategic facilities plans, facility utilization studies, capital investment strategies, project development and validation, and other products for federal agencies and other clients.

Here's what you need to be successful:

• A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of prior experience in this field. 
• A love for problem-solving. We create solutions for problems other people can’t solve. Your job? To stay curious while synthesizing data points into trends to help your team make client recommendations.  
• Attention to detail and accuracy. You’ll create maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reports for the team. You’re the type of person who triple-checks your work before submitting it.   
• A proactive and deadline-oriented attitude. While your leadership team will give you tasks for the week, you’ll be responsible for managing your time daily. Everyone relies on each other to deliver work on time.  
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of planning software. 
• Willingness to travel (approximately 12 times per year).
• Adobe InDesign and Illustrator skills.
• Familiarity with the use of Geographic Information Systems.
• Experience creating plan graphics and visualizations.
• Experience performing master planning tasks and working on multiple project teams.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense land use, planning, and programming standards and processes.
• Must be a US person per client requirement.

Preferred / Differentiating Qualifications 

• AICP Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Prior military service or former federal employment

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

The salary range for this position in Colorado Springs is $70,000–$90,000 per year, representing the employer’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on job‑related skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable.

This role may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, retirement and financial protection programs (401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability), paid time off (including holidays and paid parental leave), and HSA funding up to $1,200 annually.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

We take pride in having partnered with the Department of Defense for more than 70 years on facilities and infrastructure projects designed to protect, train, and service military personnel and their families. From hangars and airfields to training and command facilities, you could be a part of a team that is changing the landscape of national security. Whatever military projects arise, we’re ready to support our uniformed men and women that protect and serve our nation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.