Planner

Architects Orange LLP • Orange, CA

1d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Urban Planner to join our growing Planning Team. This role requires a strong understanding of overall planning strategy and project vision and will support entitlement and planning efforts across a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of professional experience and a solid foundation in residential planning principles, site design, land use analysis, and entitlement processes. Experience across a range of housing types—from low-density communities to high-density multifamily and podium developments—is highly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with planners, architects, designers, and development teams to help shape communities from early visioning through planning approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with residential planning projects, including multifamily housing
• Strong understanding of zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, and land development principles
• Demonstrated site planning and graphic communication skills
• Proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience across a range of housing types—from low-density communities to high-density multifamily and podium developments

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans and conceptual planning studies for residential and mixed-use developments
• Support projects ranging from low-density neighborhoods to high-density multifamily and podium developments
• Assist in master planning, land planning, and neighborhood design initiatives
• Conduct zoning analyses, General Plan reviews, and development standards research
• Perform entitlement due diligence and land use evaluations
• Develop site layouts, planning diagrams, density studies, yield analyses, and exhibits
• Coordinate across internal architecture, landscape architecture, and design teams
• Support preparation of planning submittals, presentations, and public hearing materials
• Contribute to planning reports, design narratives, and project visioning materials
• Research planning trends, housing typologies, and urban development strategies
• Support project teams from early concept through entitlement approvals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance
• Most medical plans fully paid for employee-only coverage
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
• Retirement plan, health savings, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Free parking and convenient transit access
• Employee discount program (OC location)

What This Job Offers

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