Urban Planner

Industry

Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted so we can deliver innovative and lasting solutions for our clients and communities. As an Urban Planner , you’ll help shape the future of complex development and infrastructure projects by supporting planning, due diligence, and site development efforts across a variety of s, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and industrial developments.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate development opportunities, navigate regulatory requirements, and develop strategic planning solutions that support client objectives. Your contributions will help inform site selection decisions, advance permitting and entitlement strategies, and deliver master plans that enable successful project execution.

What you'll do

• Lead due diligence, entitlement, and site evaluation activities for development and infrastructure projects
• Research and interpret zoning ordinances, land use regulations, permitting requirements, and development codes
• Prepare and coordinate site master plans and conceptual land use plans
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to assess project requirements and development constraints
• Evaluate site opportunities and risks related to access, utilities, environmental considerations, grading, stormwater management, and infrastructure
• Coordinate planning activities across multidisciplinary teams and facilitate discussions to help resolve project challenges
• Prepare planning reports, site analyses, and client-facing deliverables
• Support projects from due diligence and master planning through transition to detailed design
• Deliver high-quality planning solutions that align with client goals and regulatory requirements

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of professional planning experience
• Experience researching and interpreting planning policy, zoning regulations, permitting requirements, and development approvals
• Experience supporting site assessments, development feasibility studies, due diligence efforts, and infrastructure planning projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and planning-related software tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, agencies, and project teams
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master’s degree in Planning, City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, utility, commercial, industrial, or land development projects
• Experience preparing site master plans, land use studies, or development feasibility assessments
• Experience supporting permitting, entitlement, or regulatory approval processes
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar planning and mapping tools
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary consulting environment
• Participation in professional planning organizations
• AICP certification or the ability to obtain certification

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

63,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

87,500.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $63,600.00 to $87,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Syracuse	New York	United States