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SAI Group · 3 months ago

Land Use Planning Associate

Hillsborough County, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SAI Group is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Land Use Planning Associate to support the development, entitlement, and permitting of large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities nationwide. The associate will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, utility providers, and government agencies to secure land use approvals and ensure regulatory compliance for deploying EV charging hubs at scale.

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Responsibilities

Assist with site selection, feasibility studies, and due diligence for EV charging projects

Review zoning codes, land use regulations, and permitting requirements across jurisdictions

Identify site constraints, risks, and opportunities related to planning, environmental, and regulatory frameworks

Prepare and submit entitlement applications, conditional use permits, variances, and other land use approvals

Coordinate with planning departments, transportation agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities

Track timelines for approvals and proactively manage project schedules to meet development milestones

Support community outreach and public hearing preparation, including presentation materials, maps, and exhibits

Coordinate with external consultants (environmental, traffic, architectural, and engineering)

Build relationships with local officials, agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate project approval

Ensure projects comply with environmental review processes (CEQA, NEPA, or equivalent local/state requirements)

Monitor and interpret federal, state, and municipal policy changes impacting EV infrastructure

Maintain accurate documentation for land use, entitlement, and permitting activities

Work with development, engineering, construction, and legal teams to ensure smooth handoff from entitlement to construction

Provide planning expertise to support internal project proposals and investment decisions

Qualification

Land Use PlanningZoning CodesEnvironmental RegulationsGIS ProficiencyProject ManagementCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, or a related field

1–3 years of professional experience in land use planning, entitlement, permitting, or related development activities (internship or consulting experience acceptable)

Strong understanding of zoning codes, municipal planning processes, and environmental regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to public agencies and stakeholders

Proficiency with GIS, mapping tools, and Microsoft Office Suite; CAD or similar software a plus

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Occasional travel to project sites, public hearings, and agency meetings (up to 25%)

Ability to review site conditions in outdoor environments

Preferred

Familiarity with infrastructure or energy projects (EV charging, renewable energy, utilities, or large-scale commercial development) strongly preferred