Planner

We are hiring a Planner to join our Planning & Traffic team! You will tackle meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and find ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

You will support a mix of planning services related to land use and transportation, mentor graduate planners, and collaborate with expert professionals on a variety of small to large-scale projects. We offer an energizing work environment where our focus is to further advance and diversify our planning and community engagement services.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

• Note: Our team has openings for both land use-focused and transportation-focused planning positions. We collaborate with both specialties and are seeking candidates with either or both backgrounds. 

• Review and coordinate planning and zoning applications (e.g., subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances)
• Provide public guidance on development regulations and application procedures
• Address planning and zoning concerns from citizens and clients
• Collect data, prepare GIS maps, and conduct analyses for reports and plans
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive and specialized planning projects
• Develop and update zoning ordinances and address community needs through better planning initiatives
• Participate in and lead city, township, and agency meetings
• Present staff reports and policy proposals at public meetings

• Design and develop transportation projects (e.g., corridor studies, schematic designs)
• Oversee project management, coordination, and monitoring
• Communicate effectively in technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences
• Facilitate community engagement through meetings, workshops, and forums
• Create marketing materials and graphics for clients
• Build client relationships and promote planning services
• Attend project-related events in the Twin Cities metro and adapt to occasional travel needs

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant planning experience
• Experience managing tasksat varying phases within multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines
• Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods to capture feedback
• Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters
• Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

• AICP certification
• 2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion.)
• In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS
• Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite
• Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications
• Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.