Planner I

Verdantas•Mentor, OH

2d•$60,000

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is an industry leader in community and land use planning, is searching for a Planner to join the the team. Individuals hired into this position are expected to have a basic understanding of planning and land use. The position is primarily responsible for assisting the planning team and transportation division in creating plans, planning documents, and land use codes. The Planner position is an early or mid-career planning position with a preferred location in our Mentor, OH office

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Geography/GIS, or a related field
Ability to analyze data and create maps using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
Knowledge of urban design programs such as SketchUp or Urban Footprint.
Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and/or related programs.
Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to gather relevant information to solve practical problems.
Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.
Understanding of how to access, utilize, and analyze U.S. Census data.

Responsibilities

Performs research and data analysis for planning projects.
Contribute and collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers.
Develops graphics and layouts for plans.
Attend meetings and public engagement events as needed, to include off-hours and out-of-area meetings as needed to support clients and projects.
Assists in developing planning studies and reports.