Senior Planner

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Madison, WI

15h • $79,081 - $126,529 • Hybrid

About The Position

MSA is hiring a full-time Senior Planner for its Madison, Appleton, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. The role collaborates with planners and engineers on a variety of projects for public and private clients, providing planning and design services in areas such as comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization, economic development, parks and recreation planning, transportation planning, zoning updates and rewrites, and development entitlement and design. MSA seeks an experienced planning consultant with project management expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit who can work with colleagues and clients to improve communities.

MSA is a multidisciplinary, 100% employee-owned firm specializing in sustainable community development. The company has nearly 550 employees and a history dating to 1919.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning or a related degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in planning.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• AICP certification.
• Previous consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and summarize data from various sources.
• Create plan documents, including planning policy content and document design.
• Design and/or assist with public engagement activities.
• Prepare policies for plans and ordinances that guide community development.
• Provide technical support on zoning administration and code creation.
• Manage and coordinate other planners’ work on specific projects to support budget management and timely task completion.
• Lead the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Mentor other staff.

Benefits

• Immediate employee ownership and annual MSA stock shares at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible work-life integration and flex time.
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• 17 or more days of PTO, potentially more depending on experience, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Short-term incentive program with annual bonus opportunities.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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