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Planning Associate

MRB Group
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Description

MRB Group is a multi-disciplined, high-energy engineering, architecture and planning firm where creativity and innovation are valued. We are currently recruiting for a Planning Associate to join our growing team in Rochester, New York.

An ideal candidate must have experience and background with municipal planning, and be familiar with municipal organizational structure and operations, roles, and responsibilities.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a BS/BA degree in environmental planning, civil engineering, or related field.
  • Can comprehend typical subdivision/site plans, grading plans and contours, utility layouts, elevations, and engineering reports.
  • Knowledge with NYSDEC stormwater regulations and MS4 requirements.
  • Must possess a strong ability to translate from maps, plans, and engineering documents into descriptive written communication and public presentations.
  • Ability to work with a fast-paced team and perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage workload on multiple projects and deliver projects on time.
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Public speaking, presentation skills, and interactions with clients, community residents, municipal staff and elected officials will be expected.

What’s in it for YOU?

At MRB Group, we value our employees and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support not just you, but your family as well.

Our Offerings For Full-time Employees Include

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage. We offer generous employer-paid contributions for medical insurance:

100% premium coverage for our High-Deductible Health Plan, plus employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), which you may also contribute to with pre-tax dollars.

75% premium coverage for our Copay and Hybrid Health Plans.

All plans include prescription and vision coverage and offer both individual and family options.

Coverage begins on your first day of employment.

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (Optional additional life insurance coverage is also available)

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes a generous 20% employer match to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays - Includes one floating holiday per year, to be used at your discretion.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Available for dependent care and healthcare expenses, offering tax savings.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Stock Ownership Opportunities - Available for select employees.

Licensure Support

Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program - Designed to support the growth of junior staff.

Flex Time and Remote Work Options - We promote work-life balance with flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Team Building and Company Events

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*

  • The salaries noted are good faith estimates of the salary ranges for the positions in our New York offices at the time of posting. The estimates do not include other forms of compensation or benefits, including but not limited to, insurance, PTO and market-leading retirement contributions.

About the Organization MRB Group provides engineering, architecture, site evaluations, site development, strategic and master planning, economic development and grant writing services. Since 1927, we have provided professional services that help strengthen local governments and improve infrastructure. We design award-winning projects, and our focus is always on our clients. We are an energetic and fast-paced, collaborative organization that is growing with multiple offices located in New York, South Carolina and Texas.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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