What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I/II position at KLJ Engineering LLC?
As a Planner I/II, you’ll contribute to projects that influence how people move, live, and grow—from multimodal transportation systems to land development and community planning initiatives. You’ll collaborate with planners, engineers, and clients to turn data into actionable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
Whether you’re early in your career or building on a few years of experience, this role is designed to accelerate your growth while giving you exposure across disciplines.
What You’ll Do
You’ll contribute to both transportation and land-urban planning workstreams, with increasing independence based on your experience level:
Transportation Planning
- Support data collection and analysis for transportation systems, mobility, and infrastructure planning
- Assist with development of plans related to:
- Multimodal transportation
- Traffic and mobility systems
- Transportation demand management and access
- Contribute to preparation of general plans, corridor studies, and transportation-focused planning documents
Land Use & Urban Planning
- Assist in preparing:
- General and master plans
- Zoning code updates
- Development and redevelopment plans
- Support projects focused on community development, infrastructure, and land use strategy
- Contribute to planning efforts tied to resiliency, environmental considerations, and long-term growth
Across Both Disciplines
- Support public engagement and stakeholder coordination efforts
- Assist with regulatory compliance and permitting processes
- Compile and analyze data, trends, and planning inputs to support project decisions
- Prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports and documentation
- Maintain quality standards and contribute to team collaboration across disciplines
What You Bring
Planner I
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field
- Foundational understanding of planning concepts (transportation, land use, or both)
- Strong interest in multi-disciplinary planning work
- Basic skills in data analysis, communication, and technical writing
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative environment
Planner II (Early Career)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- ~1–3 years of relevant experience (planning, analysis, or related work)
- Experience supporting planning projects, reports, or data analysis
- Stronger proficiency in:
- Data interpretation
- Report writing and documentation
- Working with planning tools/software
- Ability to take on more responsibility with moderate independence
Growth & Opportunity
This role is intentionally designed to build well-rounded planners.
You’ll:
- Gain experience across both transportation systems (movement) and land use (place)
- Work on a wide variety of projects, clients, and communities
- Develop the foundation needed to grow into Planner II, III, and beyond
Why KLJ?
At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $50,000 - $65,000. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.
KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000