Planner

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated Planner to support community planning, land use, and transportation planning across the region. The role involves collaborating with planning and engineering staff on diverse projects and delivering meaningful planning outcomes.

You will prepare technical reports, maps, graphics, and presentations while engaging with stakeholders and clients. This position offers growth in project management and technical expertise within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Community and Regional Planning, Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• 2-4 years of planning‑related experience.
• AICP certification or progress toward AICP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning projects from initiation through completion, coordinating tasks with project teams and clients.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, maps, graphics, and other project deliverables.
• Assist with stakeholder meetings, workshops, public engagement activities, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, and other professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical/problem solving

Data organization

Visual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a motivated and collaborative Planner to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. This position will support a variety of community planning, land use, transportation planning, and public engagement projects throughout the region. The Planner will work closely with planning and engineering staff on projects including comprehensive plans, zoning codes, economic development studies, corridor and area studies, feasibility studies, multimodal planning studies, public engagement efforts, transportation master plans, and other planning assignments. This role offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical expertise and project management skills.

Essential Job Functions

Support planning projects from initiation through completion, coordinating tasks with project teams and clients. Conduct research, collect and analyze data, and develop planning recommendations. Prepare technical reports, presentations, maps, graphics, and other project deliverables. Assist with stakeholder meetings, workshops, public engagement activities, and client presentations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, and other professionals. Manage assigned project tasks, schedules, and budgets with guidance from senior staff. Support proposal development and other business development activities as needed.

Required Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Proficiency with GIS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to organize and synthesize data into clear, compelling planning documents and presentations. Strong graphic, mapping, and visual communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Community and Regional Planning, Engineering, Geography, or a related field. 2-4 years of planning‑related experience. Experience preparing technical reports, data analyses, graphics, and presentation materials. Knowledge of community planning, land use planning, transportation planning, and public engagement practices. Experience supporting planning studies, plans, or policy development efforts. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines. AICP certification or progress toward AICP is preferred. Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. Annual Salary Range: $62,000 - $82,000 (Depending on Experience)

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award‑winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

• We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.