Urban Planner (Mid-level)

About the role

MIG is seeking an experienced, mid-level Urban Planner to join our team in our Berkeley, CA, or Sacramento, CA office. MIG offers a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule.

Collaborative Teammate

You will work as part of a supportive, cross-office, cross-discipline team that plans and designs with communities of all sizes across the United States for public and private-sector clients.

Project Work

• Support a team of planners, designers, and project managers in all aspects of project design and implementation, including community engagement and meeting design, preparation, logistics, and facilitation;
• Research and analysis;
• Technical and policy writing, visual materials, and written reports;
• Content analysis;
• Project administration;
• Client interaction.

Project Types

• Comprehensive, specific, downtown, and corridor plans;
• Zoning codes;
• Development entitlement review for public agencies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field. (A Master’s degree in one of these or a complementary field is a plus.)
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in land use planning, urban planning, urban design, policy, community engagement, master planning or a closely related field with an understanding of and commitment to quality, inclusive, community centered planning and design.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products, including but not limited to reports, planning documents, graphics, maps, and charts.
• Excellent skills in research, writing, policy and code analysis, reports and document presentation, and written and verbal communication. Graphic design proficiencies are a plus.
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning, and equity and an ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Knowledge about the principles and practices of land use planning at the city, county, regional, and state level.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or SketchUp is a plus.
• Willingness and initiative to pitch in, adapt, and collaborate as a teammate.
• Confident presentation and public speaking skills in both small and large group discussions.
• Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley or Sacramento area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients.
• As a plus, you are bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO);
• 10 paid holidays;
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions;
• 401K matching.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00-$43.00/hour ($75,000-$90,000/year full-time salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills and experience.