Senior Planner

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."

-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

• Collect, analyze, and summarize data from various sources
• Create plan documents, including planning policy (content) and document design (format)
• Design and/or assist with public engagement activities
• Prepare policies for plans and ordinances that guide community development
• Provide technical support on zoning administration and code creation
• Manage and coordinate the work of other planners on specific projects to ensure budget management and timely task completion 
• Lead the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications
• Mentorship of other staff

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning or related degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in planning required
• AICP certification strongly preferred 
• Previous work experience in consulting is preferred
• Experience managing projects required
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work‑life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years