Urban Planner

Ensis Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensis Corp is seeking an Intermediate Urban Planner for its Orange County planning team. The role supports residential and mixed-use projects from visioning through entitlements, with exposure to low-density to high-density developments.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of professional planning experience, strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills, and is 100% onsite in Orange County. This role offers a collaborative environment with diverse projects and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant planning experience.
• Understanding of zoning, entitlements, site design and land development.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans, conceptual planning studies, density/yield studies, diagrams and exhibits.
• Support master planning, land planning, neighbourhood, and mixed-use development studies.
• Research zoning, General Plans, development standards, and land-use requirements; perform entitlement due diligence; assist with submittals and public-hearing materials.
• Coordinate with internal architecture, landscape architecture, design, and development teams.

Skills

Graphic communication

Organization

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized AEC firm, is seeking an Intermediate Urban Planner to join its growing Orange County Planning Team. The role supports residential and mixed-use projects from early visioning and site planning through entitlement approvals, with exposure to projects ranging from low-density communities to high-density multifamily and podium developments.

NOTE

• 100% onsite in Orange County - Hybrid or Remote not available
• 3-5 years of relevant professional planning experience - no recent grads please
• Strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills required

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• Growing planning group within a national architecture and planning firm - in Top U.S. 20
• Diverse residential and mixed-use work, from neighborhood planning to podium and high-density development
• Collaborate with planners, architects, landscape architects, designers, and development teams
• Opportunity to contribute from early concept and feasibility through entitlement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare site plans, conceptual planning studies, density/yield studies, diagrams, and exhibits
• Support master planning, land planning, neighborhood, and mixed-use development studies
• Research zoning, General Plans, development standards, and land-use requirements
• Perform entitlement due diligence and assist with submittals and public-hearing materials
• Coordinate with internal architecture, landscape architecture, design, and development teams

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with strong residential / multifamily planning exposure
• Understanding of zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, site design, and land development principles
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Strong graphic communication, organization, collaboration, and presentation skills