Junior Design Planner — Land Development & Planning

VIKA South, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Generous PTO

Biannual Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

VIKA is seeking an early career Design Planner to join our Jacksonville, Florida office. You will work on land development projects as part of a multi-disciplined design team including civil engineers, planners, surveyors and landscape architects, focusing on planning documents and site design.

The role emphasizes technical precision, learning planning software and GIS applications, and coordinating with clients and agencies while developing knowledge of local zoning codes and environmental

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Planning (or related field) preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred).
• Technical experience in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred); some experience with water, sewer, and general utility design; roadway and site design/layout including cross sections; basic grading principles; using aerial/topographic maps; and preparing entitlement documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning Support: Assist Project Planners and Director of Planning in entry-level capacity, focusing on design and preparation of planning documents for project development phases.
• Technical Development: Develop proficiency in planning software and GIS applications while gaining basic experience in land development, planning, and site design fundamentals.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate efforts with clients, agencies, VIKA multidisciplinary teams, and consultants while building basic experience in preparing land development plans conforming to local jurisdiction requirements.
• Professional Growth: Build basic knowledge of local county approval processes and standards, develop proficiency in one jurisdiction, and establish foundation for advancement in planning practice.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Planning software

Education

BA/BS in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

VIKA is seeking an early career Design Planner to join our Jacksonville, Florida office. You will work on land development projects as part of a multi-disciplined design team including civil engineers, planners, surveyors and landscape architects, focusing on planning documents and site design.

The role emphasizes technical precision, learning planning software and GIS applications, and coordinating with clients and agencies while developing knowledge of local zoning codes and environmental