Entry Level Urban Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

AtkinsRealis is seeking an Urban Planner/Grants Specialist to join our Resilience and Emergency Management Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles, California

• Prepare, organize, and support the production of emergency management, resilience, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and grant-related planning documents, including reports, plans, technical memoranda, funding applications, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and producing emergency management, resilience, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and grant-related planning documents. Support the development of reports, plans, technical memoranda, funding applications, meeting materials, and other client deliverables under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Support grant program activities by completing assigned tasks for FEMA, HUD, state, and local funding programs. Collect applicant information, review documentation for completeness, maintain grant files, track deadlines, and support compliance with applicable program requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Collect, research, and analyze data related to disaster impacts, community needs, mitigation opportunities, resilience priorities, and funding eligibility. Compile information from established sources, summarize findings, and assist in evaluating project alternatives, funding strategies, and implementation considerations.
• Prepare assigned sections of planning documents, grant narratives, project worksheets, funding summaries, situation reports, and progress reports. Collaborate with project managers, planners, grants managers, and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with client requirements.
• Maintain project tracking tools, grant management logs, action item registers, stakeholder contact lists, and document control systems. Support timely reporting, quality assurance, version control, and coordination across project teams.
• Research federal, state, and local regulations, grant guidance, resilience best practices, emergency management policies, and funding opportunities. Summarize requirements and support the development of materials that advance planning, compliance, grant development, and program implementation efforts.
• Support Resilience and Emergency Management market growth initiatives through market research, client intelligence gathering, opportunity tracking, and proposal development. Compile background information on clients and competitors, support capture planning efforts, maintain pipeline data, draft proposal content, and develop qualification materials.
• Prepare graphics, tables, maps, dashboards, briefing materials, resumes, project descriptions, and capability statements for planning documents, grant applications, client presentations, and business development efforts. Coordinate with technical staff, project managers, and marketing teams to ensure materials are accurate, visually effective, and aligned with business objectives.

• EXPERIENCE:
  • 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION:
  • Completion of Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Planning, Accounting, or Finance degree from an accredited college/university.
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: None

At AtkinsRealis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRealis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

We're AtkinsRealis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range is between $65,000 - $75,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRealis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRealis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

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