Senior Urban & Land Use Planner

Mackenzie Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Traditional PPO

Flexible Spending Account - Health

Flexible Spending Account - Dependent 

Paid Time Off

Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/401

Disability and Life Insurance

Bonus Programs

Job summary

Mackenzie is seeking a qualified Urban and Land Use Planner for our Seattle, WA office. The role focuses on site development, zoning, and comprehensive planning across multiple jurisdictions, with project management duties and client coordination.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in urban planning or related field, with at least five years of experience and strong ArcGIS and MS Office skills. We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid schedule, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or related field and minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in the field
• Extensive experience in zoning, building, environmental/natural resources, transportation, and related development codes and land use laws
• Land use and entitlement approval processes and procedures
• Market elements of real estate
• Preparing land use application packages and procedural requirements for land use approvals
• Technical experience and proficiency in ArcGIS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work with clients, firm staff, and agency personnel

Responsibilities

• Project management including marketing, budget/schedule, execution, and follow up with appropriate agencies and project personnel
• Preparation and participation in project presentations, including public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and pre-application conferences
• Interaction with public agencies in support of land use applications and building permits
• Investigation/research of zoning, demographics, property/site information, and other due diligence tasks
• Supervision/coordination of company’s permitting services
• Oversee and mentor junior staff regarding zoning, property information, and related materials
• Assistance in planning aspects of all project types and preparation of land use strategy and recommendations
• Efficiency, productivity, and quality control in area of responsibility

Skills

Zoning codes

Land use entitlement

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Urban planning degree

5+ years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mackenzie is seeking a qualified Urban and Land Use Planner for our Seattle, WA office. The role focuses on site development, zoning, and comprehensive planning across multiple jurisdictions, with project management duties and client coordination.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in urban planning or related field, with at least five years of experience and strong ArcGIS and MS Office skills. We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid schedule, and opportunities for growth.