Overview

We are currently looking for a full time Assistant Planner in our Madison or Milwaukee office locations. This person will collaborate with our internal staff of planners, engineers, and architects to complete a wide variety of projects. Our planning group provides planning and design services to public and private clients in a variety of settings and addresses issues including comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization, economic development, park & rec planning, transportation planning, and land development. We are especially interested in someone with capacity for urban design and/or development ordinance administration, including training and/or experience in both planning policy and urban design.

Who we are & how we helpAs a full-service, 100% employee-owned consulting firm, MSA is all about creating communities that thrive. We partner with clients to solve complex and multi-faceted challenges and improve the quality of infrastructure and neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide exceptional service that builds strong communities. Above all, MSA’s purpose is to enable people to positively impact the lives of others.

Our professionals include engineers, architects, environmental scientists, funding experts, urban planners, and surveyors to name a few, and they work together to provide a full suite of professional services to our clients. From bike trails and interstate highways to drinking water and wastewater, we have supported projects from start to finish since the 1930s.

Our core values guide our daily decisions and how we inspire, encourage and support one another.

Honesty & Integrity - We tell the truth, deal fairly with staff and clients, respect our commitments, and behave in an ethical manner.

Commitment to Learning - We support the professional growth of our staff and invest significant resources in ongoing training and technology.

Respect & Care for Employees - We promote employee wellness, personal growth, and provide a safe and respectful work environment.

Openness - We build trust with all employees through an open and informative company culture.

Client Focus - We enjoy our clients, seek to understand their needs, promptly respond to concerns, and help them reach their goals.

We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners – we make a difference.

Responsibilities

The work you may do

• Collect, analyze and summarize data from various sources
• Create plan documents, including planning policy (content) and document design (format)
• Design and/or assist with public engagement activities
• Prepare designs for the development or improvement of neighborhoods, for public and private clients
• Prepare policies for plans and ordinances that guide community development, and/or assist with ordinance administration
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications

Qualifications

What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study required (Master’s degree in planning preferred)
• No planning experience required. Relevant internship or other experience is preferred, especially if candidate does not have a master’s degree.
• Familiarity with MS Office required and Adobe Creative Cloud required
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS and 3D graphics tools is a plus
• Previous work experience in consulting is a plus
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Who You Are:

• You work well with others. You share ideas and listen with open ears. You can listen to criticism and respectfully disagree with people. You help others succeed. You are comfortable working with colleagues and with busy leaders. You love seeing the team and company succeed.
• You are a strategic thinker. You see the big picture and the details. You help your team see opportunities, focus on goals, and make paths to success.
• You are a confident communicator. You can explain complicated things to people in a way that they can understand. You are confident in your communication and people have confidence in what you say.
• You think like an analyst. You know how to dig into problems, ask questions, find information, and help your team make good decisions.

BenefitsWe tried to narrow it down to just 5 reasons to work at MSA, but we couldn’t stop ourselves! All employees have the opportunity to enjoy the following perks:

• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to apply your skills and experiences with an established multi-disciplinary consulting firm
• Support of over 350 close-knit professionals working toward the same common goal
• Co-workers with a passion for what they do
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Competitive pay and perks
• Communities of Practice to share information and provide mentoring opportunities
• Work-life integration – we support a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to help you meet your obligations
• Internal and external training opportunities
• STEM outreach and volunteer opportunities

Eligible employees will have the opportunity to enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage that start on your hire date (no waiting period!)
• 8 paid holidays in a calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• 100% paid-by-company life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Employee ownership – MSA is 100% employee owned! The ESOP model provides employees with ownership benefits and the opportunity to have your voice heard.
• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match

MSA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer