Urban Designer

Urban Designer Full-time State/Province: Shanghai Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Architecture Design Shenzhen Company Limited Shanghai Branch Business Line: U&P Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: CN - Shanghai - Corporate Avenue Sha Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. It’s one thing to imagine a better world — but with AECOM, you’re part of the solution to deliver a better world. Our Sustainable Legacies strategy guides us in embedding sustainability and resilience in every aspect of our work, improving social outcomes for our clients and communities, and fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging and respect. You’ll be joining a global team of over 50,000 professionals — planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers — across geographies, including APAC such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. You will work on some of the most complex projects in the region — from bridges and rail lines that improve our daily commute, to water infrastructure and river restorations that provide clean water for all, and nature-positive developments that safeguard our people and our planet. Join us in delivering a sustainable and equitable future.

What you’ll do Under the direction of a senior designer, play a key role in design development and documentation across projects, including: Develop urban design and planning concepts, and translate them into clear and compelling graphic representations. Create innovative design solutions that respond to project concepts and effectively address social, legal, and economic considerations related to the built environment. Develop design responses to technical challenges within the scope of projects. Evaluate, select, and apply standard urban design techniques, procedures, and criteria, using professional judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications as required.

Meet the requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related disciplines. 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as an Urban Designer, Architect, or Landscape Architect. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp or Rhino. Strong attention to details. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin. Candidates with more experience will be considered for the role of Project or Senior Urban Designer, while those with less experience will be considered for the role of Assistant Urban Designer. Additional Information /LP At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program