About Us

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative land use consulting firm distinct in our ability to analyze and creatively resolve complex challenges related to land use policy, urban planning, real estate investment, and public financing. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on forward-thinking land use planning, economic sustainability, and urban resiliency.

We promote a collaborative professional environment both in and out of the office and recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our understanding of issues and our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about our work and committed to our clients. We invest in our staff through on-the-job training, a monthly “lunch-and-learn” training series, and staff retreats, with the goal of developing well rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm. We also promote healthy work-life balance and host social events for our staff, including snack breaks, holiday parties, happy hours, bowling nights, cookouts, outdoor adventures, and ballgames, to name a few.

About You

You are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. You are client focused and want to help communities expand in an equitable and sustainable way, by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, new parks and open spaces, and innovative land use investments.

We are seeking candidates with experience in urban planning, real estate economics, public finance, fiscal impact analysis, and regional economic analysis. EPS consultants must have the ability to work with a range of quantitative methods. We rely on our analytics to solve problems that require strategic thinking. You will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and the public through speaking engagements and written deliverables. Our business requires that we plan and execute project tasks with precision, manage our efforts to meet deadlines, and well represent the firm at all times.

The Position

The Associate / Senior Associate Consultant will collaborate with EPS Principals, staff, and collegial firms, to complete consulting assignments by applying a range of analytical methods and quantitative models to projects related to pressing urban issues such as affordable housing, equitable urban investment, funding essential infrastructure and municipal services, and more. The Associate Consultant may serve as a Project Manager or technical expert and is directly engaged in project research, data analysis, analytical interpretation, strategic advisory, written deliverables, client communications, and presentations. Associates also contribute to proposal efforts and internal firm resources.

Requirements
A degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, business, or similar (MS/MA preferred)
Relevant professional experience and/or an intellectual curiosity in urban planning, real estate development, or land use policy
Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills
Strong problem solving, written communication, and critical thinking skills
Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Benefits
Compensation dependent on qualifications and experience
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

All employees of EPS are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment. Applicants who choose not to be vaccinated due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, may contact Human Resources to request an accommodation