Sustainability Analyst jobs in Orlando, FL

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Community Planner/Sustainability Planner| Orlando, FL

Elevate your career with VHB! Our progressive Orlando team is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Planner to join our esteemed Planning Design group. We thrive on the enthusiasm of individuals like you, who have a keen interest in orchestrating planning projects tailored to transforming our communities into sustainable, resilient, and healthier habitats.

We offer you a golden opportunity to be a part of esteemed public and private projects, contributing towards impactful sustainability goals. This is not just a job, it's a thrilling challenge where you will have the chance to expand your skills and advance your career in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

VHB follows a Hybrid work environment – Three Days in office & Two Days from your primary residence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection, data analysis, feasibility studies, and other tasks relevant to the preparation of master planning documentation including transportation and mobility, smart cities, sustainability and resilience planning. 
• Conduct data collection, data analysis, and identification of best practices relevant to the preparation of sustainability and resilience baseline reporting, inclusive of GHG emissions inventories, climate risk assessments, operational and maintenance. 
• Participate in public engagement and outreach efforts.
• Produce supporting graphics, maps, and imagery for project deliverables.
• Conduct planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results and recommendations. 
• Interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in an efficient and effective manner.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable passion for community planning, sustainability, resiliency.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of graphics and visualization software such as Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Sketch Up or AutoCAD. 
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as ArcGIS, PowerBI, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of public outreach platforms such as Mural, Survey123, Survey Monkey, and PollEV. 
• Proficiency with communication and presentation tools such, Word, and PowerPoint 
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
• Self-motivated/self-starter with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS in urban planning, sustainability, environmental sciences, MS degree a plus
• 1-3 years of experience 
• AICP candidacy and LEED certification preferred, not required. 

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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