Planner, Design & Architecture, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Overview

Pland Collaborative designs and plans environments for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, places that capture the imagination and stimulate the senses. We strive to make each of our projects compelling expressions of the cultures and ecosystems that compose them. They become the spaces in which we connect with nature, create bonds, challenge capabilities, and learn to imagine. During 50 years of award‑winning professional practice and the completion of nearly 5,000 projects, Pland has furthered the appreciation of planning and landscape architecture as a means of improving the quality of life in urban and rural settings throughout New Mexico and surrounding states.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated applicant for a full‑time Planner position. As a Planner, you will participate in various local and regional planning and design activities, including outdoor recreation planning, resiliency planning, placemaking, signage design, master planning, site planning for multiple uses, campus framework planning, transportation and mobility planning, and more. Outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives will be included in most of our projects.

In addition, the Planner will support our office with graphic visualizations and GIS mapping.

Candidates must be creative, energetic, self‑motivated, possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, and be able to take personal initiative in their work environment. Candidates must also have excellent written and verbal skills, be comfortable participating in and supporting public engagement activities, and possess the ability to learn new skills quickly. Proficiency with GIS, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office software is required.

Proficiency with Sketch Up, AutoCAD, and other design software is desired but not required.

A degree in urban or regional planning (or similar) from an accredited college or university is required, plus a minimum of 2–5 years of professional experience. A graduate degree may be considered equivalent to professional experience. AICP certification is desired but not required.

Additional skills or experience in environmental planning, transportation planning, sustainability and resiliency planning, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, graphic design, grant writing, and other innovative skills are a plus.

• Project management and task coordination with other staff members in a team environment.
• Preparation and coordination of planning documents and associated deliverables, including research, evaluation, and compilation of studies and other related documentation.
• Knowledge of local and national regulatory processes and standards.
• Stakeholder engagement, meeting support, and facilitation.

Our studio is bright and open for collaboration and teamwork. We value hard work but also like to play! We offer competitive compensation and benefits based on capabilities and experience. Please submit a resume and digital portfolio or relevant work samples to  You can visit  for more information about our firm and our work.