Copy of Associate, Environmental Land Use Planner

Ramboll • Binghamton, NJ

7h

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a highly motivated early-career land use planner to support zoning, entitlement, land use, and development strategy initiatives for a variety of clients. The planner will assist senior planners and project managers with zoning research, ordinance analysis, permitting strategy, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of land use approvals for development projects. The position is suited to someone with strong research, writing, and analytical skills and an interest in municipal land use regulation, economic development, and project entitlements. The role may be based in Princeton, New Jersey; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; or Binghamton, New York. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

The planner will conduct research and analysis of zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, subdivision and land development regulations, and related planning documents under the guidance of senior planning staff. They will prepare entitlement matrices and jurisdiction-specific guidance, support applications for land use approvals, track municipal regulatory developments, and help maintain project tracking tools and records. The role also involves preparing written and visual materials, supporting due diligence for prospective project sites, and coordinating with project professionals and teams.

Ramboll describes its commitment to sustainable business practices and solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. The company also emphasizes inclusion, equal employment opportunity, 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS, ArcGIS, or mapping software.
• Interest in infrastructure development, economic development, data centers, energy projects, and municipal planning processes.

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 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 accurate documentation of regulatory requirements, municipal decisions, and entitlement milestones.

What This Job Offers

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