Job Title: Senior Land Use PlannerJob Description As a Senior Land Use Planner, you will manage and contribute to various projects such as master plans, redevelopment studies, zoning ordinances, affordable housing plans, and environmental analyses. You will conduct research, prepare reports, and develop public outreach materials, facilitating stakeholder engagement through meetings, presentations, and public testimony. Coordination with internal teams and external consultants is crucial to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. You will apply your knowledge in sustainability, transit-oriented development, green infrastructure, and land preservation. Responsibilities + Manage and contribute to master plans, redevelopment studies, zoning ordinances, affordable housing plans, and environmental analyses. + Conduct research and prepare detailed reports. + Develop and implement public outreach materials and methods. + Facilitate stakeholder engagement through meetings, presentations, and public testimony. + Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. + Apply knowledge in sustainability, transit-oriented development, green infrastructure, and land preservation. + Articulate project scopes and develop project schedules and tasks. + Research and analyze documents and conditions relating to planning projects. + Write and assemble reports and documents using text and graphics. + Organize and participate in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and approving authorities. + Manage project elements, colleagues, allied professionals, and sub-consultants to facilitate project development and completion. Essential Skills + AICP Certification + Master’s Degree in Community, Regional, Urban, or City Planning + 5 years or more of relevant planning experience + Experience in public engagement and regulatory processes + Knowledge of planning best practices and concepts Additional Skills & Qualifications + Interest in comprehensive planning, mobility, and innovative zoning strategies + Experience in landscape architecture, land development, and urban development + Knowledge of permitting, environmental regulations, and environmental compliance Work Environment The firm is an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of architects, planners, landscape architects, and interior designers dedicated to creating lasting architecture, livable places, and sustainable environments. With about 30-35 people, the team includes partners, project architects, project managers, and designers. The work schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break, and flexibility to accommodate personal life. A hybrid work model is available, requiring in-office presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Benefits include medical and prescription plans, dental, short/long-term disability, employee profit sharing, 401(K), various leave options, professional development opportunities, and bonuses for certification/licensure and year-end performance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, New Jersey. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $72.11/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Trenton,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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