Senior Land Use Planner & Permitting Lead

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Land Use Planner/Permitter in Bellevue, WA, to integrate land use considerations into project design and implementation, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team across transportation, water, and built environment initiatives.

The role emphasizes regulatory interpretation, permit applications, and collaboration with local jurisdictions, with a hybrid work arrangement and periodic travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience in municipal and/or county land use planning and permitting.
• Strong knowledge of Washington state and local land use laws and ordinances.
• Experience with western Washington jurisdictions (e.g., Bellevue, Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, King County).

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret land use regulations and ordinances; monitor regulatory changes and trends.
• Provide technical guidance on land use, zoning, and regulatory matters to teams and clients.
• Prepare and submit land use permit applications and submittals for water, transportation, and built environment projects.
• Conduct land use analysis, zoning research, site assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare land use permits and approvals (variances, CUPs, land use development) for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Technical writing

Interagency coordination

Public involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Biology, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, Biology, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Land Use Planner/Permitter in Bellevue, WA, to integrate land use considerations into project design and implementation, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team across transportation, water, and built environment initiatives.

The role emphasizes regulatory interpretation, permit applications, and collaboration with local jurisdictions, with a hybrid work arrangement and periodic travel as needed.