Land Planner | Salt Lake City Area, UT
Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.
The Psomas Advantage:
- Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match
- People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development
- 4 ½ Day Work Week Schedule: In Psomas office Monday thru Thursday (9-hour days) and Remote on Friday (4 hours) to start your weekend early!
- An Office Environment Second To None with a full-service gym, an indoor basketball court, dedicated training rooms, a cafeteria, and fully equipped game room that includes a bowling alley!
- Career Growth: Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching designed to support long-term growth into senior leadership.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented and collaborative Land Planner to support our Planning and Design Team in the Salt Lake City area, UT.
In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of impactful land planning projects across the Western U.S., including master plans, entitlements, code development, and urban design initiatives. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to create thoughtful, community-focused planning solutions supported by strong analysis, graphics, and storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing planning and entitlement documents for a variety of design projects
- Project statistics, demographics, and code analysis
- Code writing and interpretation
- Collaborating directly with internal and external clients
- Creating illustrative exhibits including 3D models, plan review, and sketches
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field (ex - Urban Design, Policy, and Environmental Planning)
- 5+ year of experience in urban planning and/or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to network with clients and build relationships
- Knowledge of Planning and Zoning ordinances, codes, and processes
- Self-motivated with ability to work efficiently/accurately under pressure
- Strong skills across a wide range of productivity and design programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite)
Preferred:
- Skills in code reform and drafting
- Working knowledge of form-based and Euclidian codes
- Advanced skills in programs such as Excel, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp (or equivalent 3D modeling program), ArcGIS
Compensation & Benefits:
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- Time Off: 3–4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays (depending on experience)
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits
Our Hiring Approach: Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
