Land Planner

Kimley-Horn; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off & Flexible Scheduling

Student loan matching & 401(k)

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Land Planner with 10+ years of experience to join our Land Planning team. This is not a remote position and requires strong writing and communication skills.

You will work on land use planning, urban design, and private/public sector projects, supporting project managers and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
• 10+ years of directly related experience in land planning.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Land use and urban design planning for public and private sectors.
• Support project managers and collaborate with team members.
• Prepare planning and land use studies and related technical information.
• Evaluate development proposals for zoning compliance.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing/verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Urban & Regional Planning degree

AICP Certification preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

SketchUp

InDesign

Illustrator

GIS/ArcView

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.