Planner

Planner / Land Use Planner

Position Overview

A multidisciplinary planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Planner / Land Use Planner with 1+ years of professional experience to support a variety of land use, entitlement, and development projects. This role is well suited for a planning professional with hands‑on exposure to zoning, permitting, and regulatory coordination who is looking to continue building technical and client-facing experience in a consulting environment.

The Planner will work closely with internal project teams, clients, and public agencies to support residential, commercial, and mixed‑use development projects from early feasibility through entitlement and approval.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Regulatory Support

• Conduct site feasibility analyses, due diligence research, and land‑use investigations
• Review and interpret zoning ordinances, development regulations, comprehensive plans, and environmental constraints
• Support and manage entitlement processes, including zoning approvals, site plans, subdivisions, special permits, and variance applications
• Coordinate with municipal, regional, and state agencies throughout project review and approval processes
• Track regulatory requirements, compliance deadlines, and agency approvals

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, surveyors, architects, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Attend planning board, zoning board, and public hearings as needed to support project approvals
• Maintain organized project documentation, correspondence, schedules, and approval records

Technical Deliverables

• Prepare conceptual site layouts, land‑use plans, and associated planning documentation
• Draft planning reports, narrative summaries, maps, exhibits, and presentation materials
• Utilize GIS, CAD, and related tools to support planning analysis and visual communications

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist with community outreach initiatives and public meeting preparations
• Present project information to municipal officials, stakeholders, and the public when required

Required Skills & Core Competencies

• Land Use Planning
• Zoning & Regulatory Review
• Permitting & Entitlements
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental & Development Constraints
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Project Coordination & Organization

Education & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ year of professional experience in planning, land use consulting, permitting, or a related regulatory environment

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Prior experience working with municipal agencies or development review processes

Additional Qualifications

• Working knowledge of local, regional, and state land‑use and environmental regulations
• Familiarity with GIS, CAD, or similar planning/mapping tools
• Experience preparing written reports and regulatory submittals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a consulting environment
• Professional presence and comfort interacting with clients, agencies, and public stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Plains, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in White Plains,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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