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# Planner II at McAdams

- **Company:** McAdams
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcadams/jobs/5286531007

## Job description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Planner II will produce due diligence reports, graphics, and submittal materials related to various projects across multiple markets. They will provide entitlement support to project team as necessary to prepare conceptual design, advance plans, construction documents, and other efforts for a wide variety of projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, public, institutional, and healthcare, with minimal supervision.

## Key Responsibilities

Planning

- Assist in the preparation of thorough due diligence reports ensuring the integration of relevant data, analyses, and findings that assess project feasibility and compliance with regulatory standards
- Assist in the preparation and development of comprehensive plans ensuring alignment with local policies and community goals
- Conduct research and gather data on demographic, environmental, and land use trends to inform planning processes and decision-making
- Perform site visits and assessments to evaluate existing conditions, land use patterns, and environmental factors that impact planning efforts
- Work closely with senior planners, landscape architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive project development and integration of planning principles
- Participate in community outreach efforts, including public meetings and workshops, to gather input and feedback from stakeholders and residents regarding planning initiatives
- When required, perform statistical, development calculations (such as development summary data, density and FAR)
- Leverage advanced geometric knowledge to analyze spatial relationships and design layouts, applying this expertise to solve complex planning challenges and optimize land use in practical, real-world scenarios
- Interprets and applies applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and other planning documents

Entitlements

- Assist in researching and analyzing zoning regulations, land use policies, and permitting processes to inform project entitlements and approvals
- Support the preparation of entitlement applications, including zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and variances, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate
- Maintain records and track the progress of entitlement applications, providing regular updates to senior planners and project managers

Design

- Play a larger role in supporting the development and refinement of comprehensive site plans and layouts that optimize land use while balancing environmental, social, and aesthetic considerations
- Conduct in-depth visual impact assessments to evaluate the potential effects of proposed developments on the surrounding landscape and community character, recommending design solutions to mitigate adverse impacts or better align with municipal requirements
- Work closely with architects, landscape architects, and engineers to ensure cohesive design integration across multidisciplinary projects
- Perform other duties as assigned

## Skills + Experience

- Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, City/Community /Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field required
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in planning or design required
- Demonstrate proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, internet applications and/or Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with strong drive for personal growth and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to facilitate accurate, efficient, and quality project deliverables
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Possess exceptional oral communication and interpersonal skills to present materials to clients, development team, stakeholders, general public, and municipal boards and committees

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

- Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.

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## About McAdams

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: McAdams is a full-service civil engineering, land planning, surveying, landscape architecture, water resources, transportation, and construction administration firm that creates meaningful experiences through inspired design.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: John McAdams

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Water Resources, Transportation, Geomatics, Construction Administration
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving municipal, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential development clients across 27 states
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Meaningful experiences through inspired design" — bringing thoughtfulness to every detail to advance clients toward their vision while improving communities.

## Products & Services
- **Civil/Site Design**: Full-service civil engineering for land development projects, including site planning, grading, utility design, and stormwater management.
- **Water Resources**: Expertise in green stormwater infrastructure, floodplain management, watershed planning, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.
- **Transportation**: Planning, design, and construction administration for roadway, intersection, and multimodal transportation projects.
- **Planning & Urban Design**: Land planning, urban design, and community visioning services.
- **Geomatics**: Surveying, mapping, and geospatial data services including boundary, topographic, and construction staking.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site design, streetscape, park, and greenway planning.
- **Construction Administration**: Construction observation, project management, and inspection services.

## Market Standing
- **Revenue**: Annual revenue of $38.4M (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Key Metric**: Total headcount of 436 employees (+6.4% YoY growth, +32 people)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (privately held, bootstrapped growth since 1979)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Offices across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas
  - Licensed in 27 states (AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV)
  - Active job postings: 66 (monthly +15.8%, quarterly +73.7%)
  - Recognized as a Zweig Group Hot Firm and Best Firms to Work For
  - Employee headcount grew 6.4% year-over-year

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary expertise**: Combines civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, water resources, transportation, and geomatics under one roof, offering integrated solutions.
- **Culture and values**: Strong emphasis on collaboration, passion, creativity, and giving back through the McAdams SHARES initiative (2% of annual earnings donated to local charities focused on housing, hunger, childhood education, and environmental stewardship).
- **Tenure and reputation**: 46 years of consistent operation with a track record of delivering complex projects across multiple states.
- **Employee development**: 216 internal training courses, mentorship programs, and a Young Professionals Group (YPG) for early-career growth.
- **Award-winning workplace**: Consistently recognized as a "Best Place to Work" regionally (TBJ, CBJ) and nationally (Zweig Group).

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth and expansion**: Continuing to add talent across all disciplines and offices, with a particular focus on data center, municipal, and commercial development markets.
- **Talent development**: Deep investment in employee training, mentorship, and career pathing to retain top talent and build future leaders.
- **Community impact**: Strengthening the McAdams SHARES charitable initiative and deepening engagement with local communities.
- **Innovation in design**: Advancing expertise in green stormwater infrastructure, sustainable site design, and resilient infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: McAdams is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, with a culture centered on collaboration, passion, creativity, and giving back. Employees describe the environment as supportive, innovative, and community-focused.
- **Career Development**: Offers 216 internal training courses, mentorship programs, and a Young Professionals Group (YPG). Interns receive dedicated mentors and work on real projects with real impact.
- **Employee Resource Groups**: Includes McAdams UNITED (diversity, equity, and inclusion), YPG (professional development for 0-5 year employees), and McAdams SHARES (philanthropy).
- **Company Trips**: Every employee receives an annual stipend for company trips, strengthening team bonds across offices and disciplines.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based depending on role and location. Offices are located in Raleigh (HQ), Charlotte, and other cities across NC, SC, FL, and TX.
- **Notable Perks**: Annual company trip stipend, robust training library, charitable giving program, and a strong internal community.
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence. Engineers work on diverse projects from site design to water resources to transportation.

## Sources
1. [mcadamsco.com](https://mcadamsco.com/)
2. [mcadamsco.com/about/about-us](https://mcadamsco.com/about/about-us)
3. [mcadamsco.com/experience-mcadams](https://mcadamsco.com/experience-mcadams)
4. [mcadamsco.com/about/people](https://mcadamsco.com/about/people)
5. [linkedin.com/company/mcadams](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcadams)

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