Graduate Land Planner

Westwood-Professional-Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Graduate Land Planner to join our collaborative team in Fort Worth, TX.

The role focuses on plan production and technical documents for PLA service deliverables, coordinating with city reviewers and entitlement processes, and supporting business development for PLA services. You will work with certified planners and other professionals to develop land development concepts, master plans, and graphics, while staying current with planning theory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field required.
• AICP certification preferred or in progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with land planning concepts and entitlement processes.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, and master development plans.
• Develop graphics and concept layouts using digital and hand-drawn formats.
• Collaborate with senior certified planners to refine design solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, staff, and regulatory agencies through entitlement and permitting.
• Visit construction sites to verify design intent and support project teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

AICP Certification

LEED and/or ENVISION certification

Job description

Description

Graduate Land Planner

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Land Planner to join our team. The position will work in a collaborative and integrated team of professionals that include landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and transportation engineers. The primary responsibilities for the Certified Planner include plan production and technical document creation for PLA service deliverables related to land planning, client and city review and coordination through entitlement and permit process, and cross selling and business development for PLA services. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• Review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options for development.
• Prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, master development plans, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
• Work with senior certified planners to develop and refine design solutions.
• Use in depth knowledge of land planning theory and concepts in preparing land development concepts and master development plans.
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
• Assist in editing technical plans, details, and specifications.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Use in depth knowledge of entitlement procedures and required regulatory approvals.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
• Initiate and seek out project proposal efforts and cross selling opportunities, including scope and fee, for PLA service projects with local market leaders.
• Participate in Westwood’s wellness and safety program and ensure the practices are being implemented within the PLA service group.
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development in the office by providing technical expertise, PLA revenue generation, and client development.

Required Experience:

• Knowledge and insight of the PLA service consulting business.
• Certification through the America Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and preferred sustainability credential (LEED and/or ENVISION).
• Four year degree in Planning or related field
• Excellent technical and project production skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication is necessary and independent judgement is essential.
• Handle multiple priorities well.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.