Land Planner, Arizona City

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Mesa, AZ office is seeking a Land Planner with 10+ years of experience to join their Land Planning team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members. Responsibilities may include:

Land use/comprehensive planning

Urban design

Community redevelopment

Private sector entitlements

Zoning/development codes, design guidelines

Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations

Prepare planning and land use studies and varied technical information

Perform zoning, land use and urban design evaluation to identify development projects sites

Community and public outreach

Qualifications

Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Urban and Regional Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)

10+ years of directly related experience

American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification Preferred

Strong writing/verbal skills

Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)

Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Ability to work independently and as a team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date

2 weeks ago

(5/18/2026 6:20 PM)

ID

2026-23984

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus

Land Planning, Planning