Certified Planner

Certified Planner

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Planner to join our Land Development team. The position will work in a collaborative and integrated team of professionals that include landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and transportation engineers. The primary responsibilities for the Planner include plan production and technical document creation across the South region for service deliverables related to land planning, client and city review and coordination through entitlement and permit process, and cross selling and business development. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• Review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options for development.
• Prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, master development plans, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
• Work with senior certified planners to develop and refine design solutions.
• Use in depth knowledge of land planning theory and concepts in preparing land development concepts and master development plans.
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
• Assist in editing technical plans, details, and specifications.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Use in depth knowledge of entitlement procedures and required regulatory approvals.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
• Initiate and seek out project proposal efforts and cross selling opportunities, including scope and fee, for Planning service projects with local market leaders.
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the Planning service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
• Project geographic focus to be mainly in the South region through local office markets but supported by national Planning service team and expertise.

Required Experience:

• Computer skills including AutoCAD, Sketch-up, 3DS Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design), Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Excellent technical and project production skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication is necessary and independent judgement is essential.
• Handle multiple priorities well.
• Knowledge and insight of the Planning service consulting business.
• Four-year degree in Planning or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience related to Planning (Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).

Preferred Experience:

• Certification through the America Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and preferred sustainability credential (LEED and/or ENVISION).
• Portfolio or work samples may be required if considered for an interview.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.