Planner

WGI; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WGI is seeking a Planner with 1+ years of professional planning experience to join our Planning team across our FL and VA offices (West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Arlington). The role involves zoning research, report preparation, and coordination with senior staff on diverse projects for private developers and public clients.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Urban/Regional Planning (or related field).

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in urban planning or related field; combined education/experience acceptable.
• 1+ years in public/private planning roles with progression.
• Ability to read/interpret land development regulations for multiple municipalities.
• Prepare presentation materials (PowerPoint, graphics, maps).
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must manage multiple tasks and deadlines; strong work ethic.
• Graphic tools (AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign) a plus.
• Travel to other office/client locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform zoning code, land development regulation research and apply standards to site proposals with guidance from senior staff.
• Prepare Planning Reports including due diligence, site feasibility and justification statements.
• Assist with development of planning studies and reports for new/updated plans and policies.
• Prepare submittal documents (rezoning, plan amendments, variances, site plans).
• Collaborate with WGI designers to apply codes and address agency comments.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data; prepare maps, charts, and visual materials.
• Prepare presentations, graphics, and maps for various audiences.
• Propose solutions to planning issues and write/edit technical reports.
• Assist senior staff with project coordination with clients and consultants.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies/public; represent at hearings/meetings.
• Adhere to quality control procedures; work with mid-level planners on deliverables.

Skills

Planning experience

Excellent writing

Oral communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Willing to work nights/weekends

AICP candidate/desirable

Education

Master's degree preferred in urban planning

Bachelor's in Urban & Regional Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington | US-FL-West Palm Beach | US-FL-Fort Lauderdale | US-FL-Jacksonville

Job ID

2026-3811

Category

Planning

Type

Full Time

Overview

We are seeking a Planner with 1+ years of professional experience to be part of our Planning team in our West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, FL or Arlington, VA, office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

In this position, you will work collaboratively with a Senior Planner, Project Manager, Planning Manager, or Director on projects ranging from private development to public agency projects. Clients include private developers, municipalities, government agencies, and other stakeholders such as nonprofits or property owners.

#LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

• Perform zoning code, land development regulation, and comprehensive plan research, and apply standards to site-specific development proposals, with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Prepare Planning Reports, including due diligence reports, site feasibility studies, and justification statements, with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with the development of planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans and policies.
• Prepare submittal documents, including rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, development order amendments, variances, and site plan approval applications.
• Work with WGI designers to apply code and land use regulations, and address agency comments.
• Collect, interpret, analyze a variety of data, and prepare maps, charts, graphs, and other illustrative material for a variety of audiences.
• Prepare presentation material, such as PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and maps.
• Offer solutions to planning issues.
• Write and edit technical reports.
• Assist senior staff with project coordination with clients and other consultants.
• Act as a liaison to government agencies or the public for our clients;
• Representation at public hearings, development review meetings, community outreach events, and other meetings as needed.
• Comply with quality control procedures.
• Works with mid-level planners to develop deliverables under the direction of a Project Manager on the Urban + Community Planning or Land Development Teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred, Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning or related field from an accredited four-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated 1+ years in progressively responsible public and private planning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret land development regulations for different municipalities.
• Prepare presentation material, such as PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and maps.
• Excellent writing and oral skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines at one time.
• Strong work ethic.
• Graphic abilities (AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) are a plus.
• Night and weekend work may be required.
• AICP Candidate or AICP certification is desirable.
• Travel to other office locations or client locations may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, In return, WGI provides a competitive salary, and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.