Associate​/Senior Planner

About the Role

Mac Kay & Somps is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Associate and/or Senior Land Use Planner to join our Roseville team. Our planners frequently have backgrounds in landscape architecture, urban planning or city and regional planning. We work in a highly integrated team environment and are interested in creative individuals who keep up with current trends in the industry and can turn extensive ideas into practical designs.

Being able to use AutoCAD and Photoshop software is valuable and being able to create graphics without the use of a computer is also important. Candidates with an interest in and/or experience in land development design are encouraged to apply. Associate and/or Senior Planners will work alongside our Senior Engineering and Project Management staff on a variety of tasks and wide range of land development and entitlement projects (including residential/commercial/industrial and mixed‑use developments).

• Land use / zoning research
• CEQA research and assistance
• Generating land use plans and grading concepts
• Preparation of planning / entitlement exhibits and documents
• Residential lotting and street layouts, site design, large‑scale master planning
• Specific Plan preparation and preparation of tentative maps
• Oversight, organization, and processing of entitlement packages
• Coordination with public agencies, special interest groups, and project consultants to obtain entitlement approvals

Familiar with planning and land development terms, methods, processes, and principles. A functional understanding of land use / zoning principles and the CEQA process. A background of basic design principles and understanding of horizontal and vertical components of site design, with an overall sense of practicality. Strong written, graphic, and oral communication skills are required. Experience in preparing Specific Plan documents is preferred.

• Relevant experience in California
• Well‑versed in Community Design and Land Use Planning
• General understanding of Zoning law / CEQA & Environmental Permitting / Subdivision Map Act
• Experience with Development Review and Entitlements Processes
• Master of Basic Design Principles
• Understanding of Site & Sustainability Analysis
• Able to meaningfully participate in Public and Community Presentations

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

B.S in City and Regional Planning or a BLA in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

8+ years practical experience working in the land development industry with expertise in land planning, land entitlement, and site development approvals. The successful candidate will be a highly proficient planner with proven experience and be able to work independently with mentor guidance. This candidate will also be an internally motivated individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑orientated, client‑driven work environment. We value candidates that fit with our culture of strong work ethic and strong team camaraderie, inside and outside the office.

The anticipated pay range for this role is between $55 - $75 per hour. Final pay determination will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and education.

$55 - $75 an hour

If you are interested in applying to Mac Kay & Somps and need a reasonable accommodation to do so, or would like to apply for general consideration, please contact  or . Must be authorized to work in the United States.

No recruiters please.

Few engineering firms match our track record in California. We are one of the largest and most successful privately held civil engineering firms in Nor Cal, with offices in Pleasanton (SF Bay Area) and Roseville (Sacramento Valley). Consistently listed in the top 500 design firms in the US by the ENR, we successfully integrate engineering, planning, and surveying expertise to get projects built efficiently and cost effectively.

Founded in 1953, Mac Kay & Somps helped drive growth in Northern California after World War II and we continue that same energy today. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide services from entitlements through construction.

Mac Kay & Somps is an equal opportunity employer.

• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus structure
• Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan
• Student Loan Paydown program and tuition assistance
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans with Company contributions to a health savings account
• Life, AD&D, LTD/STD insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• and more!