Land Use Planner

Roseville, CA

Full Time

Land Development

Mid Level

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. Burrell Consulting Group, now a part of MacKay Sposito in Roseville, CA, is looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Land Use Planner to join our team.

In this role, you’ll manage and support a variety of planning projects, working closely with clients, local jurisdictions, and multidisciplinary teams. We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for helping shape vibrant, sustainable communities.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Keys to Success:

Manage and coordinate land use planning projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Research, interpret, and apply zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and other regulatory documents to project designs and entitlements.
Prepare and submit planning applications, environmental documents, and supporting materials for agency review.
Represent clients in meetings with city and county staff, community groups, and at public hearings.
Coordinate with internal project teams (surveyors, engineers, architects) to ensure planning goals are integrated into project designs.
Prepare site analysis reports, due diligence studies, and land development feasibility assessments.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and approval processes to keep clients informed and projects on track.
Stay current with changes in local, state, and federal land use regulations and planning best practices.
Participate in business development activities, including proposal writing and client relationship building.
Mentor junior planners and support professional development within the planning team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Civil Engineering, Land Scape Architecture, Geography, or a related field.
4+ years of professional planning experience, preferably in land development consulting.
Strong understanding of land use regulations, zoning codes, and entitlement processes.
Excellent writing, research, and public speaking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
Experience working with California local government agencies and jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

AICP certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
6+ years of planning experience with private development projects.
Established relationships with local agencies and understanding of the entitlement landscape in Northern California.
GIS proficiency and experience with land planning software or site analysis tools.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Who We Are:

With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

Our Roseville Office:

Our office brings over 35 years of experience in land development and energy markets and offers civil engineering and land surveying services. We have recently joined forces with MacKay Sposito, a multidisciplinary firm with 50+ years in civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, and construction management, which provides our team with even greater resources and opportunities for growth.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

Wage range for this position is $80,000 - $104,000 per hour, depending on experience and placement into a Land Use Planner or Sr Land Use Planner.

Wage Range of $105,000 - $135,000 Project Manager - Sr Land Use Planner

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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