Job Opening: Planner for MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. in Fishkill Office

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. is seeking a dynamic and motivated Planner to join our Planning Group in Fishkill, NY. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within MJ’s planning team, with a focus on municipal planning.

As a full-time Planner, you will primarily support Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals for our municipal clients, while also contributing to long-term planning initiatives such as comprehensive plans, downtown revitalization, and waterfront redevelopment. Our planners collaborate closely with MJ’s multidisciplinary team, including transportation, GIS, site/civil engineering, landscape architecture, and water/wastewater engineering—to develop consensus-driven, practical plans and support our municipal client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review municipal land use applications and prepare detailed written reports.

• Conduct SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) assessments for municipal land use proposals.

• Perform advanced planning work on a variety of projects, including research, writing, and document preparation.

• Provide professional planning support to client communities and municipal boards on diverse land use and zoning matters.

• Organize and lead meetings with advisory boards, committees, community stakeholders, and elected officials.

• Attend evening meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a closely related discipline required; Master’s degree and AICP certification preferred.

• Strong technical writing skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and capability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and colleagues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

• Experience with SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) processes required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Typical Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency.

• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Effective communicator who can collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines in a team-oriented environment.

• Skilled in facilitating meetings—both in-person and virtual—and engaging in public participation activities.

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, using sound judgment and working independently when needed.

Compensation is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly. We offer a very competitive benefit package. If you are interested in joining our high-energy team, please send resume and cover letter to: resume@mjteam.com.

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying, P.C is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. MJ provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $120,000