Land Planner

Kimley-Horn; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Mesa, AZ office is seeking a Land Planner with 10+ years of experience to join their Land Planning team in Mesa. This is not a remote position.

The role focuses on land use planning, urban design, and coordinating with project managers. Candidates should have a degree in urban planning, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with GIS and graphic software. AICP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or related field).
• 10+ years of directly related experience.
• AICP Certification preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Land use/comprehensive planning.
• Urban design.
• Community redevelopment.
• Private sector entitlements.
• Zoning/development codes and guidelines.
• Evaluate proposals for zoning compliance.
• Prepare planning and land use studies and technical information.
• Identify development project sites through land use evaluations.
• Community and public outreach.

Skills

10+ years experience

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Tools

GIS/ArcView

Photoshop

SketchUp

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Mesa, AZ office is seeking a Land Planner with 10+ years of experience to join their Land Planning team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members. Responsibilities may include:

• Land use/comprehensive planning
• Urban design
• Community redevelopment
• Private sector entitlements
• Zoning/development codes, design guidelines
• Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations
• Prepare planning and land use studies and varied technical information
• Perform zoning, land use and urban design evaluation to identify development projects sites
• Community and public outreach

Qualifications

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Urban and Regional Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
• 10+ years of directly related experience
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification Preferred
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.