Job Details

The Planner (AICP) will support a multidisciplinary team that specializes in civil, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering. This role will lead infrastructure planning projects for cities, counties, watershed districts, and other local government units. The Planner will collaborate with engineers, local governments, community stakeholders, and public agencies to develop comprehensive and strategic plans that guide infrastructure investment. The position will also assist in the development of funding strategies and the preparation of applications for state and federal grant programs.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive and strategic plans for cities, counties, watershed districts, and other local governments.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support planning efforts and feasibility studies.
• Draft clear, concise, and technically sound planning reports, proposals, and communications.
• Organize and lead project meetings, client briefings, and interagency coordination.
• Support the development of funding strategies for public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare compelling application narratives for state and federal grant programs.
• Support public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of professional planning experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cities, counties, and other local government units.
• Experience with varied state and federal grant programs.
• Familiarity with community engagement and public facilitation.
• Familiarity with GIS, data visualization tools, and other planning technologies.

Benefits

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
• We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
• We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!

SALARY RANGES VARY BY STATE, BASED ON COST-OF-LIVING ESTIMATES OF THE BASE WORK LOCATION.
North Dakota, Colorado, and Minnesota salary grades are included in this range. Beyond work location, within this range, individual pay is also determined by factors such as education, experience, credentials and job-related skills. Position is also eligible for participation in additional incentive compensation programs not included in this range. Total range = $65,200 - $107,500.

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