Planner
Clifton Park, NY
For several years, MJ has been awarded a “Best Places to Work” from the Albany Business Review and “Top Workplace” from the Albany Times Union. These designations are employee driven awards. MJ is accepting applications for a planner to join our Clifton Park, NY office. This full-time position includes a complete benefits package and advancement opportunities.


POSITION SUMMARY:
MJ is actively seeking a planner to join our team to assist with current and exciting future projects. This job offering provides an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to grow and advance in MJ’s planning group. We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong interest in urban and regional planning that is well organized, resourceful, and creative.
This full-time position will be responsible for supporting and leading key tasks for multiple projects focused on land use, downtown revitalization, environmental planning, complete streets, waterfront revitalization, resiliency, comprehensive planning, brownfield redevelopment, open space planning, zoning, grant writing and municipal planning support. Creative community engagement is at the heart of our planning processes. MJ planners work closely with other disciplines within the company such as transportation, GIS, site/civil engineering, landscape architecture, and water/ wastewater engineering to prepare consensus-driven, reality-based plans that are implementable.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Opportunity available for candidates with 3 or more years of experience in Planning or related field
Bachelor’s degree in planning or a planning related field is required
Master’s degree in planning or related field and AICP is preferred
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and/or SEQRA is desired


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
401(k) Plan with employer match
Health insurance – several affordable healthcare options, including two fully paid by MJ
Dental/vision insurance
Telemedicine, free with company health insurance
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Employer paid Life insurance
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Accident insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Legal Benefit option
Flexible work schedule
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities and reimbursement
Referral bonus program
Wellness programs
Team building events
Lunch and learns
CPR training
Paid time for volunteer and community service events
Monthly company socials and work parties (like our MJ Spirit Week!)
From a Mach-E to the new Ford Broncos, we offer a full employee vehicle fleet for travel
Fully stocked kitchens – endless soda, seltzer, snacks, and coffee
Corporate apparel
Must be a US citizen or eligible to work without an employer sponsorship. Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly. We offer a very competitive benefit package. If you are ready to start a new career or need a change in venue, please send resume and cover letter to: resume@mjels.com.
M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. MJ Engineering and Land Surveying provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.