Junior Land Use Planner

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC•Tualatin, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We're hiring! We're looking for a Junior Land Use Planner to join our Planning team in our Tualatin, Oregon office. If you're eager to grow your career in land use planning and want to learn from experienced professionals in a fast-paced consulting environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills alongside a well-respected and talented multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic organization.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or a related field — or equivalent coursework and internship experience.
Foundational understanding of land use planning principles and the land development process.
Familiarity with City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and scheduling software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where you'll receive mentorship and direction from experienced planners and project managers.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload with guidance from senior staff.
A "Do what needs to be done" mindset — you take initiative, ask good questions, and step in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Oregon's Statewide Planning System is a plus.
Internship or coursework experience in land use planning, urban planning, or a related field.
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Photoshop, and geographic information systems (GIS).
Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Assist with property, zoning, and utility research to support compliance with municipal land use regulations.
Help prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews under the direction of senior planning staff.
Support senior planners in analyzing complex issues affecting property, transportation networks, and utility infrastructure to respond to client inquiries and assess development feasibility.
Coordinate effectively with in-house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
Assist in developing clearly written scopes of work for proposals.
Support client coordination on project data and scheduling under the guidance of senior staff.
Help set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings and public hearings.
Assist with maintaining project schedules, tracking milestone dates, and organizing project files and documentation.
Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight.