Sr Planner Planning and Development - Military veterans preferred

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.


Position Title: Sr Planner Planning and Development

Location: Durango CO

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: JR100240

Description:

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is currenting searching for a Sr Planner Planning and Development to join our talented Civil team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

Are you interested in helping Rocky Mountain communities plan for their future? Do you want to see those plans come to fruition, with tangible outcomes that do more than collect dust on a shelf? Are you interested in being at the forefront of planning and economic development, while working in America’s most beautiful natural areas?

Choose a better life… not just a better job. Enjoy the good life in beautiful Durango, Colorado where we work hard…and play harder! Bike to work, ski powder, fish, hike, kayak or whatever! Improve the quality of your life… and your career.

We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a team that provides exceptional service to our clients, and we have an immediate Full-Time opportunity for an experienced Planner within our Planning and Land Development team in Durango, Colorado.

We work with both the public and private sectors, so you can expect a variety of work and learning experiences. Responsibilities for this position include writing and preparation of Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Codes, City & County Planning Studies, Development Review and on-call planning services for local communities, entitlement services for development projects, assisting with the development and analysis of Urban Renewal Project areas, and conceptual layout and design of private development projects.

About the Community: Durango is a great place to live, work, and play. Whether you are single or family-oriented, you will find the lifestyle of Durango pleasing, playful, and progressive. Located just 2 hours from Telluride, CO, 45 minutes from Mesa Verde National Park, and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM, Durango is the perfect place to improve your life... and your lifestyle.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Community Planning, Environmental Design, Economics, Landscape Architecture, or related field.

• Experienced professional with 5+ years of previous planning experience.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a team, and client relation skills.

• Previous experience coordinating and leading public presentations, meetings, or similar activities.

• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc.; Occasional overnight travel will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and previous experience with Community & Transportation Master Plans, Site Plans, Development Review and Land Use Plans.

• Previous experience with Private Entitlement projects

• Previous experience on projects utilizing Federal and/or State funding.

• Understanding of economic development, fiscal analysis, or financial modeling

• Strong spreadsheet modeling skills

• AICP strongly preferred

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $65,000 and $110,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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