Principal Planner

Cruitin, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruitin, LLC. in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Planner to lead major planning efforts for public and private clients, engaging with communities and decision-makers while growing the practice and mentoring planning staff.

You will oversee General Plans, Specific Plans, zoning ordinances, and CEQA/NEPA processes, plus drive business development and proposals. A Master's in Planning with 10–12 years of experience is required, with strong CA planning law knowledge and ArcGIS/Adobe Suite preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Planning or a related field.
• 10–12 years of experience.
• 5+ years of California planning and development experience.
• AICP certification strongly preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS strongly preferred.
• Experience in both private and public land development preferred.
• A good driving record.
• Demonstrated long-term tenure with prior employers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Plans, Specific Plans, Community and Corridor Master Plans, development applications and zoning ordinances.
• Manage CEQA/NEPA processes.
• Lead public engagement and present at public meetings.
• Drive business development and prepare proposals.
• Mentor and develop planning staff.

Skills

CA planning experience

California planning law

Public engagement

Mentoring staff

Business development

Education

Master's degree in Planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A well-established, multidisciplinary planning and engineering firm is seeking a Principal Planner in San Diego, CA. You'll lead major planning efforts for public and private clients, engage with communities and decision-makers, grow the practice, and mentor planning staff.

What you’ll do

• Lead General Plans, Specific Plans, Community and Corridor Master Plans, development applications and zoning ordinances.
• Manage CEQA/NEPA processes.
• Lead public engagement and present at public meetings.
• Drive business development and prepare proposals.
• Mentor and develop planning staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Planning or a related field, plus 10–12 years of experience.
• 5+ years of California planning and development experience, with strong knowledge of California planning and zoning law.
• AICP certification strongly preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS strongly preferred.
• Experience in both private and public land development preferred.
• A good driving record.
• Demonstrated long-term tenure with prior employers preferred.

Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 per year, depending on experience. Full-time, on-site.