Experienced Project Planner
Vika, Tysons Corner, VA, United States
Overview
VIKA is seeking an experienced project planner to support a variety of land development projects by producing precise, high-quality entitlement and construction drawings. This role collaborates closely with engineers, planners, and landscape architects, leading CADD production and ensuring designs meet technical standards and regulatory requirements. Based in the Tysons, Virginia office, the position offers opportunities for professional growth within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Job Description
VIKA is a full‑service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services across the Mid‑Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients’ diverse project needs. As a dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team‑oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.
We are seeking an experienced Project Planner who is driven and takes pride in technical precision and production quality. The successful candidate will work on a variety of land development projects as part of a multi‑disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, and landscape architects. Working closely with Senior Planners, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers, you will help lead CADD production efforts in the Planning Department and play a key role in translating preliminary design concepts into accurate, high‑quality entitlement documents. This is an in‑office position based at our Tyson, Virginia office.
Required Qualifications
3‑5 years’ direct experience preparing entitlement drawings.
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred); experience with water, sewer, and general utility design; roadway and related site design including cross sections; using and manipulating aerial and topographic map files; and preparing entitlement documents.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Responsibilities
Lead CADD operations, ensuring complex planning entitlement drawings are produced with precision and quality.
Apply advanced CADD skills to create planning entitlement drawings in full conformance with VIKA’s design requirements.
Coordinate efforts with VIKA Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering staff, and outside consultants—including land‑use attorneys, architects, and dry utility engineers—to prepare planning entitlement documents for assigned project development phases.
Benefits
401(k) with potential profit sharing.
Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave, and community service days.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Professional Development Support.
VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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VIKA is seeking an experienced project planner to support a variety of land development projects by producing precise, high-quality entitlement and construction drawings. This role collaborates closely with engineers, planners, and landscape architects, leading CADD production and ensuring designs meet technical standards and regulatory requirements. Based in the Tysons, Virginia office, the position offers opportunities for professional growth within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Job Description
VIKA is a full‑service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services across the Mid‑Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients’ diverse project needs. As a dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team‑oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.
We are seeking an experienced Project Planner who is driven and takes pride in technical precision and production quality. The successful candidate will work on a variety of land development projects as part of a multi‑disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, and landscape architects. Working closely with Senior Planners, Landscape Architects, and Project Managers, you will help lead CADD production efforts in the Planning Department and play a key role in translating preliminary design concepts into accurate, high‑quality entitlement documents. This is an in‑office position based at our Tyson, Virginia office.
Required Qualifications
3‑5 years’ direct experience preparing entitlement drawings.
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred); experience with water, sewer, and general utility design; roadway and related site design including cross sections; using and manipulating aerial and topographic map files; and preparing entitlement documents.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Responsibilities
Lead CADD operations, ensuring complex planning entitlement drawings are produced with precision and quality.
Apply advanced CADD skills to create planning entitlement drawings in full conformance with VIKA’s design requirements.
Coordinate efforts with VIKA Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering staff, and outside consultants—including land‑use attorneys, architects, and dry utility engineers—to prepare planning entitlement documents for assigned project development phases.
Benefits
401(k) with potential profit sharing.
Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave, and community service days.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Professional Development Support.
VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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