Architectural Planner

About the Role

Are you a technically skilled, design-driven planning professional looking for your next opportunity? At DAHLIN
, we believe that great design starts with great planning. We are seeking a Planner to join our team in Irvine, CA
. Under general supervision of a senior project team member, this position develops design or technical solutions within a professional planning team and assists other project teams as directed.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Irvine, CA office.

• Assist in reviewing small projects or designated portions of larger projects.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
• Support design layout efforts, including researching, compiling information, drafting, and creating graphic packages for assigned projects.
• Assist in evaluating re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances, and other development proposals.

• Excellent problem solving abilities and independent thinking with strong listening skills and reliable follow-through.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, along with solid organizational and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A clear commitment to ongoing professional growth as a designer, architect, or planner.

• Graduate of a NAAB-accredited four- or five-year planning/architecture program, or a Planning/Urban Design program.
• Strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up modeling, Adobe Photoshop, and the preparation of presentation materials.
• 2–3 years of experience in architectural planning and/or urban design.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in pre‑tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401(k).

Salary range: $74,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity, and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

DAHLIN is a diverse, award‑winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well‑being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive.

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