Planner - Data Center

Olsson • Lincoln, NE

2d • $67,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Olsson is hiring a Planner to support data center development projects nationwide. The role contributes to planning, site feasibility, due diligence, and entitlement for large and complex data center campuses and infrastructure projects. Working with planners, project managers, technical leaders, and multidisciplinary teams, the Planner researches and evaluates sites, assesses permitting requirements, coordinates with stakeholders, and prepares reports and planning documents.

The position gathers and assesses information about zoning, land use, utilities, environmental constraints, permitting requirements, infrastructure availability, and development regulations. It identifies risks, opportunities, and constraints that affect site feasibility, entitlement strategy, project planning, and successful delivery. Candidates may work from any Olsson office location, with flexible work options available.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Relevant experience or coursework in planning, development, permitting, entitlement, site feasibility, or consulting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as Community and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar technical software.
• AICP certification is encouraged but not required.
• Experience or coursework in site selection, utility planning, development due diligence, permitting, environmental constraints analysis, land entitlement, or infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and site evaluations for data center development projects.
• Assess permitting requirements and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and planning documents.
• Gather and assess information related to zoning, land use, utilities, environmental constraints, infrastructure availability, and development regulations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and constraints affecting site feasibility, entitlement strategy, project planning, and project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and present findings to a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and other traditional benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time