Senior Planner

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus structure

Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans

Flexible work schedules

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. is searching for a motivated Senior Land Use Planner to join our team in Roseville, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape architecture or urban planning and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities include land use planning, zoning research, and coordination with various agencies. A B.S. in a relevant field and over 8 years of experience is required. A competitive pay range of $55 - $75 per hour is anticipated, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years practical experience in land development industry.
• Proven experience in land planning, entitlement, and site development approvals.
• Ability to work independently with mentor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use / zoning research and assistance.
• Generate land use plans and grading concepts.
• Coordinate with public agencies and consultants for entitlement approvals.

Skills

Understanding of land use / zoning principles

Strong written, graphic, and oral communication skills

Experience with Specific Plan documents

Familiarity with CEQA process

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite

Education

B.S in City and Regional Planning or BLA in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacKay & Somps is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Land Use Planner to join our Roseville team. Our planners frequently have backgrounds in landscape architecture, urban planning or city and regional planning. We work in a highly integrated team environment and are interested in creative individuals who keep up with current trends in the industry and can turn extensive ideas into practical designs. Being able to use AutoCAD and Photoshop software is valuable and being able to create graphics without the use of a computer is also important. Candidates with an interest in and/or experience in land development design are encouraged to apply. Associate and/or Senior Planners will work alongside our Senior Engineering and Project Management staff on a variety of tasks and wide range of land development and entitlement projects (including residential/commercial/industrial and mixed-use developments).

Responsibilities

Assignments may consist of land use / zoning research, CEQA research and assistance, generating land use plans and grading concepts and preparation of planning / entitlement exhibits and documents. Residential lotting and street layouts, site design, large-scale master planning, Specific Plan preparation, and preparation of tentative maps are examples of the types of skills needed. Tasks will also include oversight, organization, and processing of entitlement packages, as well as coordination with public agencies, special interest groups, and project consultants in obtaining entitlement approvals.

Required Skills and Experience

Familiar with planning and land development terms, methods, processes, and principles. A functional understanding of land use / zoning principles and the CEQA process. A background of basic design principles and understanding of horizontal and vertical components of site design, with an overall sense of practicality. Strong written, graphic, and oral communication skills are required. Experience in preparing Specific Plan documents is preferred.

Relevant Expertise/Training

• Relevant experience in California
• Well-versed in Community Design and Land Use Planning
• General understanding of Zoning law / CEQA & Environmental Permitting / Subdivision Map Act
• Experience with Development Review and Entitlements Processes
• Master of Basic Design Principles
• Understanding of Site & Sustainability Analysis
• Able to meaningfully participate in Public and Community Presentations

Recommended Software Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education / Experience

B.S in City and Regional Planning or a BLA in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

8+ years practical experience working in the land development industry with expertise in land planning, land entitlement, and site development approvals. The successful candidate will be a highly proficient planner with proven experience and be able to work independently with mentor guidance. This candidate will also be an internally motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, client-driven work environment. We value candidates that fit with our culture of strong work ethic and strong team camaraderie, inside and outside the office. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $55 - $75 per hour. Final pay determination will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

MacKay & Somps’ goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to personnel matters.

MacKay & Somps offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary,
• Generous bonus structure,
• Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan,
• Student Loan Paydown program and tuition assistance,
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans with Company contributions to a health savings account,
• Life, AD&D, LTD/STD insurance,
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• and more!

MacKay & Somps also offers flexible work schedules and an active, high energy work environment with periodic Friday barbeques/lunch gatherings. The company hosts a holiday lunch and an annual companywide dinner party along with other social activities throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying to MacKay & Somps and need a reasonable accommodation to do so, or would like to apply for general consideration, please contact [e-mail] or 925-416-1790.

No recruiters please.

MacKay & Somps is an equal opportunity employer.