MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Associate/Senior Planner
MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate and/or Senior Land Use Planner to join their Roseville team. The role involves working collaboratively on land development and entitlement projects, requiring skills in land use planning, zoning research, and coordination with public agencies.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Assignments may consist of land use / zoning research, CEQA research and assistance, generating land use plans and grading concepts and preparation of planning / entitlement exhibits and documents
Residential lotting and street layouts, site design, large-scale master planning, Specific Plan preparation, and preparation of tentative maps are examples of the types of skills needed
Tasks will also include oversight, organization, and processing of entitlement packages, as well as coordination with public agencies, special interest groups, and project consultants in obtaining entitlement approvals
Qualification
Required
Familiar with planning and land development terms, methods, processes, and principles
A functional understanding of land use / zoning principles and the CEQA process
A background of basic design principles and understanding of horizontal and vertical components of site design, with an overall sense of practicality
Strong written, graphic, and oral communication skills are required
Relevant experience in California
Well-versed in Community Design and Land Use Planning
General understanding of Zoning law / CEQA & Environmental Permitting / Subdivision Map Act
Experience with Development Review and Entitlements Processes
Master of Basic Design Principles
Understanding of Site & Sustainability Analysis
Able to meaningfully participate in Public and Community Presentations
B.S in City and Regional Planning or a BLA in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university is required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
8+ years practical experience working in the land development industry with expertise in land planning, land entitlement, and site development approvals
Preferred
Experience in preparing Specific Plan documents
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous bonus structure
Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan
Student Loan Paydown program and tuition assistance
Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans with Company contributions to a health savings account
Life, AD&D, LTD/STD insurance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Flexible work schedules
Periodic Friday barbeques/lunch gatherings
Holiday lunch
Annual companywide dinner party
Other social activities throughout the year
Company
MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.
Few engineering firms can match our longevity and track record in California.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase