Senior Planner

Overview

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

The Senior Planner acts as an advisor on complex projects and applies advanced experience to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding project design work. This role conceptualizes and creates unique solutions and ensures delivery of elevated projects that successfully shape the future of communities and help them thrive.

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Leading long-range planning projects for various clients including municipalities, counties, MPOs, and other client types.
• Project types may include comprehensive plans, downtown plans, transportation plans, corridor plans, safety action plans, and more.
• Lead and contribute to planning projects focused on community development and transportation.
• Apply advanced planning principles to develop policies, strategies, and plans that help communities grow and thrive.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and deliverables, coordinating across internal teams and disciplines.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement strategies, including public meetings and outreach for high-profile efforts.
• Partner with agencies, developers, and community organizations to align planning solutions with local goals and needs.
• Support business development through proposal writing, pursuit strategy, and client relationship building.
• Mentor junior team members and help foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Maintain project data and documentation in the firm’s project management system.

• Bachelor's degree in planning or urban design, Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in planning with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with both transportation and community planning preferred.
• Certified planner (AICP) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator preferred.
• Experience with GIS preferred.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Has solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Has in-depth knowledge of and the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.
• Has a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.

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• Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
• As an Olsson employee, you will:
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.