Aviation Planner (Planning Technician/Planner)

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Orem, UT

5d•$65,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work. We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Planner to work in our Aviation Services Group. We currently provide engineering, planning, surveying, environmental, public involvement, AGIS, and construction engineering services to airports throughout the Northwest and Intermountain West. We are looking for team members who bring specialized expertise and a willingness to build long-lasting relationships, impact growth, and foster technical solutions. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

0-5 years of experience in planning; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
Bachelor's degree in Urban/Community Planning, Urban Ecology, Civil Engineering, Airport/Transportation Planning, Aviation Management, Geography/GIS, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and time management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
Collaborative problem-solver with a focus on win-win outcomes.
Strong organizational and project planning abilities.
Ability to travel up to 25% to airports throughout the Intermountain and Northwest regions.
Experience using generative AI and AI assistants to support research, data analysis, planning, and document production, automation, with a commitment to accuracy, data privacy, and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience with CAD and/or GIS.
2+ years of experience in planning reflecting a professional awareness of today’s aviation industry.
Demonstrated working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, policies, regulations, and airport planning standards – mentorship provided.

Responsibilities

Preparing and conducting master planning tasks, strategic business plans, capital improvement plans, feasibility studies, airspace analyses, financial analyses, and coordinating environmental assessments
Developing conceptual Airport Layout Plans and terminal area plans
Researching and compiling statistical and technical information
Writing technical studies, forecasting, airspace planning
Preparing reports and presentations
Assisting with client management
Facilitating communication with FAA officials and meeting FAA-funded project standards and guidelines
Working closely with project team members, sub-consultants, and clients