Description

This Opportunity

Sunrise Engineering is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Planner to support our growing organization. This Full Time position has the option to work from our Logan, Ogden or Midvale, Utah office during our business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Who is Sunrise Engineering?

Sunrise Engineering, a regional leader in professional engineering and consulting services, is dedicated to excellence and lasting client, community, and employee relationships. Our talented team of 500 professionals takes pride in a collaborative approach that ensures project success for clients and communities. With a passion for top-quality solutions and cost-effective outcomes, our experts thrive personally and professionally. Join our dynamic team at Sunrise Engineering to make a meaningful impact on future-shaping projects.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Planner

This position will primarily be tasked with general planning duties including research and data collection, zoning, ordinance review, long-range planning, presentations, and analysis for client-based community development studies. Other duties will include report writing, document preparation, survey development, and participation in remote and on-site community engagement activities such as public meetings and stakeholder interviews.

A sample of typical tasks include:

• Collect and present a variety of statistical data from the U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other sources to identify and describe demographic, housing, and economic trends for client jurisdictions.
• Use Microsoft Office to create production-quality research documents, tables, charts, and graphs.
• Produce narratives describing research findings regarding population, housing, transportation, economics, education, and other community attributes.
• Compile narratives written by Sunrise team members to develop draft client deliverables.
• Create recommendations for zoning, policies, ordinances, and development.
• Advise communities on best planning practices and land use issues
• Assist in gathering community input from diverse community groups by developing public surveys, hosting community meetings, and conducting stakeholder interviews.
• Assist with public meetings and small group planning exercises. Prepare publicity materials for community meetings.
• Organize interview and public meeting notes; analyze results of community engagement processes to identify themes and summarize input.
• Track project progress completion and budget.
• Present in public meetings to planning commissions, city councils, and county commissions.
• Assist communities in conducting plan review.
• Other duties as assigned

How to Succeed

Applicants should hold at least an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, or a related field. Strong writing skills are essential. AICP preferred. 4 years in either public or private sector planning, specifically in preparing General Plans and code and ordinance updates.

Other desired qualifications include:
• Experience collecting and organizing demographic, housing, transportation, and economic data 
• Exposure to current planning issues and trends.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances, and zoning codes.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data visualization/presentation skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience/interest in public surveying and other community engagement techniques.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team member.

At Sunrise Engineering, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you're passionate about the role or the prospect of joining our team, don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet every single qualification listed in the job description. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our organization, and you might be the perfect candidate to contribute to our thriving community. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Benefits of Working at Sunrise Engineering

At Sunrise Engineering, we believe in the well-being and happiness of our team. Our commitment to our employees’ well-being extends beyond the workplace with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth, security, and balance in their lives. As part of our close-knit community, you'll enjoy a generous package of perks that make a real difference in your life including:

• 4 weeks paid time off to ensure you have the balance you need beginning on day one.
• 401k with company match and company-sponsored short-term disability and term life insurance for a secure future.
•  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you at your best.
• You choose which nine paid holidays you want to observe in order to connect with friends and family.
• Tuition reimbursement and mentorship opportunities for your own professional growth and development.
• Multiple incentive bonus programs to keep you on your game.

Want to hear what our team says about working at Sunrise? Click here: Working at Sunrise

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