Planner 3

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative, full-service design firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects from early planning through implementation, with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

We are seeking a full-time Planner III to join our winning team in our Buffalo, Williamsville or Rochester, NY offices. As a Planner III, you will lead and help manage projects within the municipal/land use/renewable energy planning team, perform independent project assignments, attend meetings (daytime and evening), develop various local and regional planning documents, comprehensive plans, local waterfront revitalization programs (LWRPs) and a variety of other planning assignments. Other work may include providing professional planning support to client communities and municipal boards on diverse land use and zoning matters. Planners are expected to be able to organize and lead meetings with advisory boards, committees, community stakeholders, and elected officials. The Planner III may supervise the Planning Intern, Junior Planner (Planner I) or Associate Planner (Planner II), depending on the structure of the Planning Team. 

Opportunities abound to work with our many disciplines and diverse business groups within Wendel, creating a work environment that is ever-changing. This is a long-term growth position within the Planning Team and the company.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Planning degree, with strong consideration to candidates with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning. 
• 6 to 14 years of experience in Land Use Planning, environmental, and general municipal planning consultation.
• AICP Certification preferred.
• Experience with SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) processes is required.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, create strong relationships, and have excellent communication, presenting, and writing skills. 
• Project management experience is a plus. 
• Experience in renewable energy permitting, sustainability planning, and NEPA is a plus. 
• Other experiences and expertise to help grow our planning services will be strongly considered. 
• Must be willing to attend a substantial amount of night meetings, and travel regionally.

What we offer:

Salary Range: $68,000 - $104,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy. 

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.