Associate, Environmental Land Use Planner

Ramboll • Princeton, NJ

8h

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking an early-career Environmental Land Use Planner to support zoning, entitlement, land use, and development strategy initiatives for clients. The planner will work under senior planning staff and project managers, conducting research and analysis, supporting permitting and land use approvals, and helping project teams understand municipal requirements. The role is based in one of Ramboll’s offices in Princeton, New Jersey; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; or Binghamton, New York.

The position involves research into zoning ordinances and other planning regulations; preparation of entitlement guidance, applications, technical memoranda, maps, presentations, and reports; monitoring regulatory developments; and supporting site due diligence and project tracking. The planner will coordinate with multidisciplinary professionals and help maintain accurate records of regulatory requirements, municipal decisions, and entitlement milestones.

The role is suited to a detail-oriented early-career planner interested in municipal land use regulation, economic development, and project entitlements, including projects involving infrastructure, data centers, and energy. Ramboll describes its work as guided by sustainable business practices and its mission to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. The company also emphasizes inclusion and flexibility in where, when, and how much employees work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Land Use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of professional planning, land use, GIS, development, or related experience.
• Strong research, technical writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret zoning ordinances, municipal codes, planning documents, and development regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS, ArcGIS, or mapping software.
• Interest in infrastructure development, economic development, data centers, energy projects, and municipal planning processes.
• Curiosity and attention to detail; comfort navigating complex zoning and regulatory documents and synthesizing information into concise, actionable recommendations.
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn from senior planners and project managers.
• Collaborative approach and ability to support multiple projects across municipalities and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of municipal zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, subdivision and land development regulations, and related planning documents under the guidance of senior planning staff.
• Prepare entitlement matrices and jurisdiction-specific guidance documents for project teams and clients.
• Support preparation of applications for rezonings, zoning text amendments, conditional uses, special exceptions, variances, and land development approvals.
• Monitor municipal meetings, ordinance amendments, moratoria, and other regulatory developments that could affect development timelines and entitlements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project tracking tools, zoning databases, schedules, and status reports.
• Prepare technical memoranda, briefing materials, maps, presentations, and reports communicating planning and zoning findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support due diligence reviews for prospective project sites, including analysis of land use regulations, utility considerations, development standards, and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental professionals, legal counsel, surveyors, and development teams to support project implementation and entitlement strategies.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure accurate documentation of regulatory requirements, municipal decisions, and entitlement milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level