Planner

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying, P.C.is seeking an energetic, highly motivated professional planner to join the community planning group in our Clifton Park, NY or Fishkill, NY office. MJ is a multi-year Best Places to Work awardee (Albany Business Review) and Top Workplaces (Albany Times Union).

This full-time position will be primarily responsible for providing Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals support to our municipal clients as well as leading projects focused on land use, downtown revitalization, environmental planning, complete streets, waterfront revitalization, resiliency, comprehensive planning, brownfield redevelopment, open space planning, zoning, grant writing and municipal planning support. MJ planners work closely with other disciplines within the company such as transportation, GIS, site/civil engineering, landscape architecture, and water/wastewater engineering to prepare consensus-driven, reality-based plans that are implementable.

Qualifications:

• Opportunity available for candidates with 3 or more years of experience in planning or related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a planning related field is required.

• Master’s degree in planning or related field and AICP is preferred.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

• Experience with SEQR preferred.

• Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Canva is desired.

Typical Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials, clients or other decision makers.

• Ability to multi-task on several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to meet firm deadlines.

• Ability to facilitate in person and virtual public participation activities.

• Ability to communicate with multi-disciplined professionals and lead team-efforts.

• Proven ability to independently solve problems using sound judgment.

Typical Functions:

• Reviews and provides written reports on municipal land use applications.

• Conducts SEQR reviews for municipal land use applications.

• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning projects including research, writing and document production.

• Provides general professional planning assistance to client communities and municipal land use boards on varied land use and zoning issues.

• Schedule and conducts meetings with project advisory boards, committees, community stakeholders and elected officials.

• Prepares for and facilitates public engagement activities in support of planning projects.

• Attends evening meetings as needed.

Compensation is based on the applicant’s experience and will be rated accordingly. MJ offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment! If you are ready to start a new career, or are looking to make a change, please send resume and cover letter to: resume@mjteam.com.

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying, P.C is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. MJ provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $90,000