Associate, Environmental Land Use Planner

About the Role

Ramboll is seeking a motivated early-career Environmental Land Use Planner to support zoning, entitlement, land use, and development strategy initiatives for various clients. This role is well-suited for a planner interested in municipal land use regulation, economic development, and project entitlements. The position is available in Ramboll's offices located in Princeton, New Jersey, Blue Bell, PA, or Binghamton, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and analysis of municipal zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, subdivision and land development regulations, and related planning documents.
• Prepare entitlement matrices and jurisdiction-specific guidance documents for project teams and clients.
• Support the preparation of applications for rezonings, zoning text amendments, conditional uses, special exceptions, variances, and land development approvals.
• Monitor municipal meetings, ordinance amendments, moratoria, and other regulatory developments.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project tracking tools, zoning databases, schedules, and status reports.
• Prepare technical memoranda, briefing materials, maps, presentations, and reports.
• Support due diligence reviews for prospective project sites, including analysis of land use regulations, utility considerations, development standards, and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental professionals, legal counsel, surveyors, and development teams.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure accurate documentation of regulatory requirements, municipal decisions, and entitlement milestones.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Land Use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in planning, land use, GIS, development, or related areas.
• Strong research, technical writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret zoning ordinances, municipal codes, planning documents, and development regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• GIS, ArcGIS, or Mapping Software experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in infrastructure development, economic development, data centers, energy projects, and municipal planning processes.

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate

• Curious and detail-oriented researcher.
• Comfortable navigating complex zoning and regulatory documents.
• Able to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable recommendations.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Interested in understanding how zoning, permitting, and entitlement strategies support large-scale development projects.
• Collaborative team player.