Planner I

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Planner I in the Mentor, Ohio office to join our collaborative planning team and contribute to impactful municipal projects. In this role, you'll support planning initiatives through research, mapping, and development application review while working closely with experienced planning professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‑career planner eager to grow technical skills in zoning, land use, and municipal processes while making a meaningful impact as part of Verdantas' integrated environmental and engineering teams. What You'll Do Conduct research on land use, zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and environmental data to support planning studies Compile demographic, economic, and other relevant data for reports and municipal plans Perform initial review of site plans, subdivisions, and permit applications for compliance with local ordinances and municipal standards Prepare staff reports, memos, and technical summaries Support GIS mapping and data maintenance to illustrate zoning, land use, constraints, and proposed development Assist senior staff with fieldwork, site assessments, and photo documentation Assist with preparation of presentations, public notices, and meeting materials for planning commissions, boards, and public workshops Take meeting notes and provide follow-up documentation Work with cross-functional Verdantas teams including engineering, environmental science, transportation, natural resources, and survey

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field Internship or 0-2 years of planning, municipal, or consulting experience Basic knowledge of zoning, land-use planning, and municipal processes Familiarity with GIS and mapping tools preferred Strong writing, organization, and communication skills

Salary Range:

65000.00 - 67000.00

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet