Senior Planner

Overview Senior PlannerLocation(s): Appleton, WI or Milwaukee, WIType: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time EligibleMSA is hiring a full-time Senior Planner in our Appleton or Milwaukee office location. This person will collaborate with our internal staff of planners and engineers to complete a wide variety of projects. Our planning group provides planning and design services to public and private clients in a variety of settings and addresses issues including comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization, economic development, park & rec planning, transportation planning, zoning updates/rewrites, and development entitlement and design. We are seeking someone with experience and success as a planning consultant, someone who brings an entrepreneurial spirit and project management expertise to the improvement of communities in collaboration with colleagues and clients.MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee-owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here! Employee Testimonial:"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office Responsibilities The work you may doCollect, analyze, and summarize data from various sourcesCreate plan documents, including planning policy (content) and document design (format)Design and/or assist with public engagement activitiesPrepare policies for plans and ordinances that guide community developmentProvide technical support on zoning administration and code creationManage and coordinate the work of other planners on specific projects to ensure budget management and timely task completion Lead the preparation of proposals and statements of qualificationsMentorship of other staff Qualifications What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning or related degree required; Master’s degree preferred7+ years of experience in planning requiredAICP certification strongly preferred Previous work experience in consulting is preferredThis position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.Why MSAImmediate ownership with 100+ years of community impactCollaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firmFlexible work‑life integrationOngoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positionsCommitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belongingIncluded on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight yearsPay & Benefits*Compensation Range: $79,081 – $126,529 (commensurate with experience)Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the futureESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidaysPaid parental leave regardless of birth parent401(k) plan with company matchingShort‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities Company‑paid life & disability insurance*Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring processMSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerJob SummaryCategory: PlanningJob Code: DJOBID: 2026-3267