Planner - Data Center

Olsson • Phoenix, CO

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About The Position

Olsson is hiring a Planner to support nationwide data center development projects. The role contributes to planning, site feasibility, due diligence, and entitlement for large, 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, coordinates with stakeholders, and prepares reports and planning documents.

The Planner gathers and evaluates information on zoning, land use, utilities, environmental constraints, permitting requirements, infrastructure availability, and development regulations. The work helps teams identify risks, opportunities, and constraints that affect site feasibility, entitlement strategy, project planning, and successful delivery. Relevant experience or coursework in areas such as site selection, utility planning, development due diligence, permitting, environmental constraints analysis, land entitlement, or infrastructure planning is beneficial. 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 Community and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience or coursework in site selection, utility planning, development due diligence, permitting, environmental constraints analysis, land entitlement, or infrastructure planning.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar technical software.
• AICP certification is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and site evaluations for data center development projects.
• Assess permitting requirements and site-related planning considerations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare reports and planning documents.
• Gather and assess information related to zoning, land use, utilities, environmental constraints, permitting requirements, infrastructure availability, and development regulations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and constraints affecting site feasibility, entitlement strategy, project planning, and successful project delivery.

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.
• Traditional benefits package for full-time employees, including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed