Associate Planner / Planner I

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring an Associate Planner / Planner I for our Jackson, MS office. The role will execute and oversee community-based planning, economic development, and urban design projects, providing expertise and analysis to management and production staff.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.

If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard / play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Evaluates and analyzes the impacts to communities and projects related to community development, urban design, placemaking and economic development.
• Provides guidance on and prepares application for grant and financing options in support of planning and engineering efforts.
• Research county, state, and federal regulations related to environmental quality, social equity, economic and sustainable development, and comprehensive planning.
• Performs technical and field research to gather data for controversial or complex projects.
• Writes, or assists in writing, technical reports and correspondence.
• Assists in developing long range plans for communities with common developmental issues.
• Assists in developing strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals.
• Some travel, including occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Knowledge and Skills

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including :

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.