Land Use Planner

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Senior Land Use Planner to join our Planning team. You will perform land use research, prepare applications, analyze complex development issues, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and permitting agencies to advance projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive land use planning experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience performing land use planning/land development activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple deadlines.
• Do what needs to be done mindset and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Research: perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research.
• Application Preparation: prepare and submit land use applications (subdivisions, zone changes, CUPs, site reviews).
• Analysis: analyze complex issues affecting property, transportation, and utilities.
• Collaboration: coordinate with in‑house engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and permitting staff.
• Proposal Development: develop clear scopes of work for proposals.
• Client Interaction: coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling.
• Meeting Organization: set up and attend neighborhood meetings.
• Project Management: create and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Relationship Building: maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and agencies.
• Travel: able to travel out of town occasionally.

Skills

Land use planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Adobe

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

GIS

Photoshop

Job description

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Senior Land Use Planner to join our Planning team in our Tualatin, Oregon office. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenges that come with this type of consulting work, this is an outstanding opportunity to work side by side with a well-respected and talented multi‑disciplinary team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

What You’ll Do

• Research: Perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research to ensure compliance with municipal land use regulations.
• Application Preparation: Prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews.
• Analysis: Analyze and break down complex issues affecting property, transportation networks, utility infrastructure, etc., to respond to client inquiries and assess the feasibility of property development.
• Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with in‑house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co‑workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
• Proposal Development: Develop clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals.
• Client Interaction: Coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling.
• Meeting Organization: Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings.
• Project Management: Create, organize, and maintain project schedules, define critical paths, and track milestone dates.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co‑workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
• Travel: Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight.

Who You Are

• Extensive experience performing land use planning/land development-related activities.
• A bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes. Knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Planning System.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and scheduling software (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing support to Senior Land Use Planners or Project Managers with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and prioritize workload. Able to think critically and provide creative and realistic solutions.
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Photoshop, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work‑life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well‑being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.

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