Urban Planner/Urban Designer

Position Description 

As an Urban Designer you will play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment through thoughtful space planning and design.  You will engage with communities, plan, design, and educate along the way.  Our mission is to make a better future for our clients.  

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications** 

• 8+ years of design experience in Urban Planning/Long Range Planning 
• Experience with business development including: writing proposals, leading interviews, and building a network
• A passion for creative, collaborative, client-focused design 
• A talent for balancing graceful communication orally and in writing between Cushing Terrell teams and our clients 
• Experience with ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp 
• Ability to read and comprehend Land Use Codes 
• Strong experience in community engagement and equity-focused outreach 

Preferred Qualifications** 

• AICP Planner (preferred) 
• Strong relationships in Denver and the greater Rocky Mountain region preferred

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities*** 

• Pursue and lead new business development efforts pursuing a variety of planning projects across the rocky mountain region 
• Lead complex long-range comprehensive plans, small/sub-area plans, urban design projects, with a strong emphasis on community-driven design 
• Lead presentations both in-person and virtually as a part of engagement efforts 
• Manage projects to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget, including managing subconsultants 
• Partner with architecture, civil engineering and landscape architecture departments on multi-disciplinary design projects 
• Offer mentorship to junior-level team-members 

Working at Cushing Terrell 

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell 

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”  

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.   View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information. 

Things to Note 

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. 

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. 

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.