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Urban Planner Jobs in California

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San Francisco, CA24 days ago

$85,000–$120,000 Per Year

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. The successful candidate would join our team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients to complete land planning projects and associated environmental impact analyses, including CEQA compliance processes and documentation.

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Fresno, CA3 days ago

$76,831.16–$139,988 Per Year
Full-time

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities.

Oakland, California30+ days ago

$135,000–$155,000 Per Year

Day-to-day responsibilities for this role would include:Leading business development efforts throughout Northern California, including identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships with local city and regional government agencies, and developing winning proposals and presentations. Design professionals who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Oakland team's multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, engineers, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts.

Pasadena, California25 days ago

$90,000–$125,000 Per Year

Sacramento, CA30+ days ago

The Lead Urban Designer is responsible for driving design vision across urban planning and design projects, leading initiatives from concept through delivery. The position requires deep expertise in urban design, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced studio environment.

Ventura, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. Eligible office locations for this role include: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Rincon’s SCR+ Practice works with cities, counties, special agencies, and businesses throughout California on a wide range of climate areas including carbon neutrality, electrification and decarbonization, water and waste issues, transportation, urban planning, carbon intensity analysis and low carbon fuel and greenhouse gas verification. We are seeking a Climate Mitigation Planner who will support Rincon’s Sustainability Climate Resilience (SCR+) Practice in developing climate action plans, decarbonization strategies, and greenhouse gas modeling; then working with those clients to implement their projects throughout California, some of which are the first of their kind.

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Roseville, CA6 days ago

$80,000–$97,000 Per Year

Our diverse and collaborative team consists of graphic designers, UI/UX designers, coders, data scientists, GIS professionals, planners, and landscape architects-all bound by a shared passion for transportation. Establish creative vision for a broad range of applications, including data visualization, maps, final reports, presentations, and community engagement and execute this vision with limited direction and delegation to junior staff .

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$90,000–$99,000 Per Year

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

Ventura, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Funding & ImplementationIdentify and pursue funding (e.g., State Coastal Conservancy, CCC, Ocean Protection Council (OPC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)/ Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), local/State bond programs); support grant writing and grant management. Technical & Data Skills: Strong data management and analysis, ability to interpret scientific and technical data (e.g., sea-level rise models, coastal geomorphology data, habitat assessments), advanced Excel skills; python, familiarity with GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) and interpreting modeling outputs (e.g., flood/erosion/groundwater interaction).

CA 93030, CA30+ days ago

$50–$125 Per Week

The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner with strong technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving to be part of the Current Planning Team. BILINGUAL PAY: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

$101,861–$130,965 Per Year

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a motivated Lead or Senior Environmental Planner in the Northern California area, specifically with local agency experience and connections in the Bay Area, to pursue, manage and prepare various CEQA and NEPA projects, pursuing new business opportunities, and collaborating with a talented and established environmental professionals throughout California. Experienced environmental planner seeking a new technical opportunity to provide leadership and a voice to an established and recognized employee-owned consulting firm with a legacy of preparing award-winning planning documents, and providing environmental compliance, clearance, and advancement throughout California’s broad range of communities.

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San Jose, CA5 days ago

$91,500–$94,500 Per Year

Experience or exposure related to the following topic areas (note that experience in all these areas is not required) Topic Areas: Field work, traffic operations analysis, signal design, transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy, and/or travel demand modeling) . Completed bachelor's or in-progress master's degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics) .

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Oakland, CA5 days ago

$110,000–$155,000 Per Year

Work on a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more . You'll bring technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to complex transportation challenges, while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of those around you.

Oakland, California28 days ago

$110,000–$130,000 Per Year

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to short- and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities, and conducting detailed technical analyses. Responsibilities: The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects, which may include several of the following areas: Corridor Planning.

La Quinta, CA30+ days ago

$30–$37 Per Hour

Collects, researches, reviews, and analyzes environmental, social, and economic data related to planning, land use, and community development; collects and maintains related information, records, and other specific plan documents. Our client is looking for an Assistant Planner to perform urban planning activities focused on current planning activities, including conducting plan checks and zoning reviews.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Planner Manager within the Capital Project team to support the early phases of project development, including concept, programming, and design. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing planning activities and coordinating diverse teams through the initial stages of project delivery.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$80,000–$108,000

Effective consulting skills: listening and clarifying client problems, understanding project scope, managing time and resources, ensuring margins; Effective communication skills: distilling your work in a succinct and compelling manner both verbally (written/oral) and graphically (graphs, flow charts, infographics); Experience working on projects that emphasize decision making, governance, and policy development; Experience with public sector clients, including major agencies or ministries related to transportation, housing, land use, energy, and community and economic development; Project and team management skills – including utilization planning, task allocation, and commercial management of consulting projects; Benefits. Whether you join immediately after graduation, or as a senior leader, Steer is committed to helping you grow your career in ways that add to your breadth of experience on a variety of projects, the depth of your technical skills with clients, your client and project management knowledge, and your leadership awareness and practice.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Position Summary: This position will support the Regional Project Planning function within Global Facilities and provide facility planning and construction design management to facilitate execution at multiple project scales and delivery methods in an energetic and fast-paced environment. Candidate should understand trends and best practices that shape laboratory environments including, casework, equipment, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Control Areas, Experience with Revit, CAD drafting and Bluebeam advantageous.

Oakland, California28 days ago

$135,000–$175,000 Per Year

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Moccasin, CA4 days ago

Full-time

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in environmental planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, permitting coordination, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and QA/QC oversight.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Five to 10 years of experience specifically in California water resources planning, with a significant portion dedicated to SGMA, Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) or Alternative Plan development, Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) support, UWMP or watershed resilience plans . We are looking for an emerging leader in Water Resources Planning who's ready to make a real impact on groundwater sustainability, watershed resilience, urban land-use planning, and long-term water security across the state.

Los Angeles, CA8 days ago

$70,977–$199,722 Per Year

The appointment is expected to begin either Fall 2026 instruction begins September 2026, Winter 2027 instruction begins January 2027 or Spring 2027 instruction begins March 2027. The UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design is creating a pool of candidates for the potential to teach courses in all areas of the department.

Los Angeles, California30+ days ago

$165,000–$185,000 Per Year

Degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, transportation planning, city/urban planning, architecture, aviation, business, operations research, or related technical field. The ideal candidate will support the client's operational business units in documenting, analyzing, and recommending solutions/improvements to current and future operational challenges within the organization.

Riverside, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

The Park Planner plays a key role in environmental review and permitting, including supporting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, National Environmental Plan Act (NEPA) compliance, reviewing technical environmental studies, coordinating biological and other environmental analyses, implementing mitigation measures, and collaborating with agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCA) to support project approvals. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacanciesThe County of Riverside Regional Park and Open-Space District (Park District) is seeking a Park Planner to support long-term planning and capital improvement projects throughout the Park Districts sites.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

Prepares, or assists in preparing, CEQA and/or NEPA documents, including environmental impact reports or environmental impact statements; negative declarations/mitigated negative declarations or environmental assessments; CEQA categorical exemptions or NEPA categorical exclusions; and other related CEQA and/or NEPA documents, notices, and other materials. *With general direction, gathers, compiles, and analyzes data across a broad range of disciplines for purposes of conducting environmental impact assessments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Pasadena, California30+ days ago

$90,000–$105,000 Per Year

Oakland, California30+ days ago

$90,000–$105,000 Per Year

Ontario, California30+ days ago

We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. The role encompasses the end-to-end management of highly complex overhead and underground distribution infrastructure projects and their involvement with transmission, distribution, substation, telecommunication, and generation facilities.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Comfortable and effective in a leadership capacity to bring exceptional creativity and excellent technical knowledge to the delivery of high quality and complex healthcare projects. Have excellent communication skills that enable you to establish and maintain project criteria, keep the project team informed, and manage projects with confidence and ease.

Santa Rosa, California28 days ago

$117,000–$156,000 Per Year

Leading research, analysis, and creation of aviation planning documents such as: master plans, terminal area plans, aviation system plans, strategic plans, economic impact studies, Part 150 noise compatibility studies, aviation sustainability plans, and/or environmental assessments. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

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Santa Barbara, CA6 days ago

$62,400–$83,200

Experience and technical knowledge managing environmental compliance related documents for a variety of projects and clients, including land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education. Assisting in the process of planning and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing.

Pasadena, California21 days ago

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

Milpitas, CA30+ days ago

$27–$40 Per Hour

As a Planner, you'll coordinate field operations related to tree trimming and vegetation clearance around PG&E infrastructure, which includes working directly with end customers/residents to resolve scheduling challenges. Kaleidoscope Supply Services is an administrative support services organization supporting a top-tier vegetation management contractor serving the electric utility industry.

San Francisco, CA10 days ago

$81,000–$90,000 Per Year

The ideal candidate will be proficient in urban planning concepts, evaluation tools and methodologies, spatial analysis and the applicable regulatory environment and is comfortable managing complex datasets to provide actionable insights to move projects forward. Systems Thinking: Approaches complex problems systematically, utilizing data and critical thinking to identify patterns, draw insights, and propose actionable solutions that drive decision-making and improvements.

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San Diego, California4 days ago

$45–$55 Per Hour

Mission Viejo, California21 days ago

$85,000–$140,000 Per Year

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California4 days ago

$25–$30 Per Hour

Newport Beach, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

5-8 years of related experience in master planning tasks related to but not limited to: developing / confirming water demand factors and demand projections, developing / confirming sewer flow factors and flow projections, performing I/I analysis, business risk calculations, alternative analysis, cost estimations, alternatives scenario analysis, fire flow analysis etc. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ventura, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. This includes assessing existing conditions, modeling future climate impacts, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to address hazards such as wildfire, extreme heat, drought, sea level rise, and flooding.

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Watsonville, CA5 days ago

In addition to managing the current planning division, the Principal Planner may take on complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan area, assist with updating City processes and procedures related to permitting and documentmanagement, and participate in the comprehensive zoning code update following the adoption of the City of Watsonville's 2050 General Plan. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or a closely related field, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience (at least two (2) years of which must have been in a public agency), including experience in current planning, environmental law, and zoning, and two (2) years supervisory experience.

Oakland, CA30+ days ago

$105,000–$118,000 Per Year

Engineer will work collaboratively with more experienced engineers on large projects and be give the responsibility to lead/work independently on smaller structural design projects and tasks + Independently manage small to medium size projects **Daily work includes:** + Perform structural analysis and design + Coordinate work with other design disciplines and prepare contract documents + Construction administration + Author structural reports, assessments, and studies **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and minimum 2 years of experience in structural design with steel, concrete, and masonry buildings, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. (Offices utilize ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, and SAFE) + Experience designing in Steel, Concrete, and Masonry + Experience with Wind and Seismic lateral design + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Demonstrated experience in use of REVIT/AutoCAD to provide production support as a portion of team support and development + Experience with performance-based design + Experience with ASCE 41 for retrofit of existing structures **Additional Information** + Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including: 2-4 years of professional experience in public policy research and analysis, economic development, governance, community engagement, or a related field—ideally in a government, nonprofit, or advocacy setting. From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.     .

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Westminster, CA5 days ago

$26.85–$34.26 Per Hour

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative office planning work related to current and advance planning, including review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plans, and environmental documents; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, permits, and environmental review; provides staff assistance to the Planning Manager, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. Provides assistance to the professional planners, Planning Manager, or Community Development Director on basic current planning projects, which includes application and plan review, coordination with project applicants, preparation and posting of legal notices,background research, preparation of staff reports, monitoring of project implementation to verify substantial conformance with approved plans, and conditions of approval and mitigation measures.

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Irvine, California4 days ago

$190,000–$210,000 Per Year

Oversee and manage a network of external consultants, including civil engineers, land planners, environmental consultants, and attorneys; ensure alignment, accountability, and quality of deliverables. • Develop, maintain, and drive accountability to project schedules, including entitlement milestones and key development handoffs; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

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San Jose, CA5 days ago

$75,435.36–$91,596.96 Per Year

The Department's Planning Division ensures compliance with the above-mentioned obligations by annually reviewing, analyzing, conducting, researching, processing, and issuance of: 4,000 zoning compliance reviews for building permits; Over 150 commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use development permits; Over 500 of environmental clearance reviews for public and private projects, including approximately 4 to 8 Environmental Impact Reports, 20 to 30 Negative Declarations/Mitigated Negative Declarations, and over 150 exemptions; Over 50 zoning changes; Multiple General Plan Amendments, ordinance amendments, urban village plans, and land use policies; and . Acceptable Substitution for Experience: An associate degree from an accredited college with an emphasis in a technical field such as computer science, geographic information systems, computer graphics, or architectural drafting with completed coursework in each of the following software applications: word processing, computer graphics, databases, spreadsheets and maps.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Ideal Analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for active project team participation, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and other capabilities aligned with the roles and responsibilities described above, including: 2-4 years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning or development, economics, public administration, or a similar field . From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets.     .

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San Jose, CA5 days ago

$75,435.36–$91,596.96 Per Year

The Planning Division ensures compliance with the above-mentioned obligations by annually reviewing, analyzing, conducting, researching, processing, and issuance of: 4,000 zoning compliance reviews for building permits; Over 150 commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use development permits; Over 500 of environmental clearance reviews for public and private projects, including approximately 4 to 8 Environmental Impact Reports, 20 to 30 Negative Declarations/Mitigated Negative Declarations, and over 150 exemptions; Over 50 zoning changes; Multiple General Plan Amendments, ordinance amendments, urban village plans, and land use policies; and . Acceptable Substitution for Experience: An associate degree from an accredited college with an emphasis in a technical field such as computer science, geographic information systems, computer graphics, or architectural drafting with completed coursework in each of the following software applications: word processing, computer graphics, databases, spreadsheets and maps.

San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

With a strong understanding of planning services across a range of markets including Transportation, Water, Land Development, and Energy, the Business Sector Lead of Planning ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. The Business Sector Lead of Planning provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas, including Agency Staffing, Community Planning, Environmental Compliance, Housing, and Natural Resources.

CA 93030, CA16 days ago

Assist Planning Division staff in evaluating specific plans, zone clearances, and small business reviews for public safety and CPTED considerations for businesses such as firearms, alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, financial institutions, pharmacies, and other businesses that sell or store high-value products. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

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Urban Planner Jobs in California

Urban and Environmental Planner AECOM

Project Manager - Land Lennar Homes

Landscape Architecture / Urban Design Market Leader - Northern California Alta Planning + Design

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Lead Urban Designer GTT

Senior Environmental Planner - Healthy Communities Rincon Consultants, Inc

Climate Action Mitigation Planner Rincon Consultants, Inc

Transportation Creative Studio Planner (2-5 years) Fehr & Peers

Transportation Planner NV5

Coastal Planner / Coastal Resilience Planner Rincon Consultants, Inc

Senior/Principal Planner City of Oxnard, CA

Lead/Senior Environmental Planner - CEQA in Northern CA SWCA Environmental Consultants

Entry-level Transportation Engineer/Planner (Summer 2026) Fehr & Peers

Experienced Transportation Engineer or Planner (Bay Area) Fehr & Peers

Transportation Engineer/Planner Kimley-Horn

Assistant Planner Proper Solutions

Facilities Planner Manager J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Transportation Planner Steer

Facilities Project Planner Illumina, Inc.

Project Manager - Transportation Engineer/Planner Kimley-Horn

Environmental Planner Dabri, Inc

Water Resources Planner / Project Manager Rincon Consultants, Inc

Architecture & Urban Design Lecturer Pool University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Senior Airport Operations Planner/Analyst/Engineer Cordoba Corporation

Park Planner County of Riverside

Environmental Planner 5 CDM Smith

Urban Forester / Arborist - LA Dudek

Urban Forester / Arborist - Bay Area Dudek

Planner III HBK Engineering, LLC

Architectural Medical Planner ZGF Architects

Experienced Aviation Planner Mead & Hunt

Assistant Scientist/Planner BKF

Evacuation Planner Dudek

Utility Vegetation Management Planner KALEIDOSCOPE SUPPLY SERVICES LLC

Planner/Data Analyst Perkins Eastman

As-Needed Fire Protection Planner II Dudek

Fire Protection Planner Dudek

As-Needed Fire Protection Planner I Dudek

Senior Engineer - Master Planner and Modeling - Water Wastewater Ardurra Group, Inc.

Climate Adaptation/Resilience Planner Rincon Consultants, Inc

Principal Planner City of Watsonville

Structural Engineer - 2+ years experience AECOM

Analyst, Inclusive Cities HR&A Advisors

Planning Technician / PT City of Westminster, CA

Fwd Planning VP Div Beazer Homes

Planning Technician City of San Jose, CA

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Business Sector Lead - Planning BKF

FACT & Safety Neighborhood Compliance Specialist (Temporary/ Extra- Help) City of Oxnard, CA

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