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09/02/2026
Senior Planner
McKenna Associates
Salary Range:
Join the talented team at McKenna. McKenna’s planning, design, and building professionals help
municipal leaders develop and maintain communities for real life.RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Senior Planner positions support new and ongoing business in southeastern Michigan and
Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will work a hybrid schedule from one of our offices: Detroit, Northville,
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Columbus Ohio.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Serve on projects, helping to deliver creative solutions to our clients throughout the Midwest,
projects range from providing ongoing and continuing service in the areas of zoning, to special
projects in planning, design, economic development, etc. - Assist Firm Leaders in preparing for and delivering public presentations and facilitating public
meetings with boards, commissions, and other stakeholder groups. - Deliver graphically rich work.
- Build relationships with current and future McKenna clients.
- Support night meetings as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A graduate degree in Urban Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
- Three- six years’ experience in professional planning and/or design positions, municipal or
private. - AICP, NCI certifications a plus.
- Specialization demonstrated by portfolio or equivalent advanced zoning experience.
- Experience with public engagement and public speaking.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps and TEAMS.
- Passion for planning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply send resume to hr@mcka.com. Please identify the location you are interested in working from.
McKenna celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion, striving to create a dignified work environment where
all team members can thrive.
