Planner, Water Resources

WSB; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Company paid disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Planner, Water Resources to support stormwater management plans and water resources frameworks. You will coordinate technical and regulatory documentation with internal teams, clients, watersheds, and agencies to advance projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in planning or environmental studies and 1–5 years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Office work with potential on-site days and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in Planning and/or Water Resources, or related fields.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive).

Responsibilities

• Develop and support stormwater management plans.
• Develop water resources, surface water, and drainage frameworks for comprehensive plans.
• Prepare, write, edit, and maintain technical reports and memoranda.
• Review and update ordinances related to stormwater and water resources.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, watersheds, and other agencies on water resources projects.
• Assist with development of permits for watersheds and other agencies.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet schedules and budgets.
• Lead work teams and multiple complex projects as experience allows; support proposals; track budgets.
• May remain stationary for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & analysis

Coordination

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/environmental studies

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Planner, Water Resources to join our growing team. The Planner, Water Resources supports the development of stormwater management plans and comprehensive planning frameworks related to water resources, surface water, and drainage. This position prepares and coordinates technical and regulatory documentation and collaborates with internal teams, clients, watersheds, and other agencies to advance water resources projects. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us

What You Will Do

• Develop and support stormwater management plans.
• Develop water resources, surface water, and drainage frameworks for comprehensive plans.
• Compile, write, edit, and maintain technical reports, feasibility reports, letters, memoranda, and other project documentation.
• Review and update ordinances related to stormwater and water resources.
• Coordinate with internal groups, clients, watersheds, and other agencies on water resources projects.
• Assist with the development of permits for watersheds and other agencies.
• Depending on experience and assignment, plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to support completion within established schedules and budgets.
• As responsibilities expand, lead work teams and multiple complex projects; identify project opportunities; develop project approaches; support or lead proposals; track budgets and schedules; and assist with securing work from new and existing clients.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, environmental science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 1-5 years of experience in Planning and/or Water Resources, or related fields.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.
• Travel may be required.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.