Aviation Planner (Planning Technician/Planner)

Description: Aviation Planner (Planning Technician/Planner) Location: Orem, Salt Lake City, or St. George, UT | Meridian, ID | Spokane, WA At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work. We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Planner to work in our Aviation Services Group. We currently provide engineering, planning, surveying, environmental, public involvement, AGIS, and construction engineering services to airports throughout the Northwest and Intermountain West. We are looking for team members who bring specialized expertise and a willingness to build long-lasting relationships, impact growth, and foster technical solutions. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we'd love to meet you! What You'll Do While supporting J-U-B's Aviation Services Group, the Planner will perform various duties, including but not limited to: * Preparing and conducting master planning tasks, strategic business plans, capital improvement plans, feasibility studies, airspace analyses, financial analyses, and coordinating environmental assessments * Developing conceptual Airport Layout Plans and terminal area plans * Researching and compiling statistical and technical information * Writing technical studies, forecasting, airspace planning * Preparing reports and presentations * Assisting with client management * Facilitating communication with FAA officials and meeting FAA-funded project standards and guidelines * Working closely with project team members, sub-consultants, and clients Requirements: Minimum Qualifications * 0-5 years of experience in planning; recent graduates encouraged to apply. * Bachelor's degree in Urban/Community Planning, Urban Ecology, Civil Engineering, Airport/Transportation Planning, Aviation Management, Geography/GIS, Environmental Planning, or a related field. * Strong analytical, decision-making, and time management skills. * Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills. * Collaborative problem-solver with a focus on win-win outcomes. * Strong organizational and project planning abilities. * Ability to travel up to 25% to airports throughout the Intermountain and Northwest regions. * Experience using generative AI and AI assistants to support research, data analysis, planning, and document production, automation, with a commitment to accuracy, data privacy, and professional judgment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Microsoft Office. * Experience with CAD and/or GIS. * 2+ years of experience in planning reflecting a professional awareness of today's aviation industry. * Demonstrated working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, policies, regulations, and airport planning standards - mentorship provided. What We Offer * Competitive salary: $65,000 - $92,000 annually, depending on experience * Professional development and career growth opportunities * Coaching and Mentorship programs * Performance bonuses for qualified employees * Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure) * Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * 401(k) with company match and profit sharing * Education Reimbursement * Paid Holidays * Health club subsidy * A collaborative, team-centered work environment * Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service See our website for more benefit details: The application window will be open through October 21, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit Compensation details: 65000-92000 Yearly Salary PIc71106377f60-29400-41199614