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Senior Planner

EDR (Environmental Design & Research)
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
EDR is seeking a versatile, team-oriented Senior Planner to join our Planning Practice Area in our Saratoga Springs or Syracuse, NY office. Qualified candidates will have master’s degree in Planning or similar field of study plus 5 years of practice in the field. Key Responsibilities

  • Senior Planners will be responsible for coordinating project implementation with, and on behalf of, project managers including task delegation to appropriate staff in relevant practice areas, QA/QC of delegated work, tracking of internal and external deliverables, and overall project organization.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Planning.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency with directing and completing all aspects of standard planning deliverables, such as local waterfront revitalization plans, comprehensive plans, local land use laws, and zoning regulations. Proficiency should include research, fieldwork, report writing, and preparation/coordination of figures/maps.
  • Strong skillsets in technical writing, research and analysis, and public presentations.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), ArcGIS, Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word) is extremely beneficial.

The anticipated base pay range of $60,000 – $72,000 per year is commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual’s education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs. EDR also offers a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, 401[k], paid time off) as part of overall employee compensation. EDR is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 45 years, and this position represents a career opportunity with one of the leading environmental engineering and automation consultants in the Eastern United States. EDR’s staff includes a diverse group of environmental professionals that includes engineers, ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization specialists, planners, and landscape architects. Come join our team, work on interesting and challenging projects, and collaborate with our talented group of environmental professionals! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. EDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, age, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, religion, creed, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, sex/gender, and any other legally protected characteristic. To apply for this position, please upload and submit your resume and cover letter below.

Salary : $60,000 - $72,000

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