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Sr. Federal Planner-February 2024
Tacoma
Feb 10, 2026
About Sr. Federal Planner

  Sr. Federal Planner

  Req ID 17548

  Sr. Federal Planner

  Who We Are

  At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

  This Opportunity

  WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Sr. Federal Planner with the potential to work out of our San Diego, CA; Sacramento, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Tacoma, WA; or Seattle, WA office. Become an integral part of the Federal Planning Team and help meet our clients' objectives and solves their challenges while working with a dynamic and growing practice. Our expertise includes military master planning, programming, climate resiliency planning, zero emission vehicle planning, facility utilization studies, requirements analyses, aviation planning, munitions planning, facility programming (15% design), and DD Form 1391 development.

  The ideal candidate will be an established DoD master planning professional with experience in a wide range of project scales and subject matter. The person who fills this position will provide project management and team leadership within the Federal Planning group for U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps clients, including National Guard and Reserves. The Senior Federal Planner will provide technical leadership for site analyses, data collection, regulatory document review, technical writing, team coordination, and client management. Efforts could focus on a single facility, a site, campus, community, or region. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams to develop accurate and concise written and visual documentation, implement best practices and will use established team guidelines for developing deliverables and will ensure that tasks are delivered with a high level of quality. Our team offers a flexible work environment with partial remote work options. Travel, including international travel, is required.

  Visit this link to learn more about our Federal Programs Team https://youtu.be/KB7CcSJ45qw

  Your Impact

  Lead diverse teams of planning, engineering, architecture, and other technical staff to complete complex planning projects for DoD customers.

  Lead charrettes and manage group exercises, coordinating closely with junior staff.

  Independently evaluate and research technical criteria applicable to each project.

  Lead the development of project graphics, working closely with production staff and the graphic design team to ensure consistency with WSP graphic standards.

  Coordinate with project stakeholders and serve as the point of contact for government clients on projects.

  Prepare written components of master planning documents and technical reports.

  Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines and direct team members to do the same.

  Conduct client coordination and administrative tasks as needed.

  Manage and grow client relationships to foster additional work opportunities.

  Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate data analysis and project reporting.

  Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

  Perform additional responsibilities as required.

  Who You Are

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.

  7+ years of professional experience, including planning-level analysis and reporting.

  A current passport and ability to travel a minimum of 30% of time, including air and international travel.

  The ability to support potential extended (multi-week) travel and international trips.

  Experience applying principles of DoD planning and regulatory requirements to create innovative and tailored planning solutions.

  Experience leading DoD master planning projects and developing programming documents for DoD.

  Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques for local/regional geography, site planning, and ecology to identify development constraints and deconflict project siting.

  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.

  Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

  Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of planners, engineers, architects, and other technical experts to meet project objectives.

  Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.

  Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

  Ability to work flexibly to meet project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Ability to obtain a US-Government issued security clearance.

  Prior experience related to Military Planning.

  Holds a professional certification (PLA, AICP, RA, PE, and/or PMP).

  Membership of and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

  Ability to grow and maintain relationships with Federal clients.

  Prior experience with project management and charrette facilitation.

  Willingness to share knowledge and experience to mentor junior staff.

  WSP Benefits:

  WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

  Compensation

  Expected Salary (all locations): $85,800 - $145,200

  WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

  Expected Salary (Colorado only): $91,800 - $136,290

  WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

  Additional Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

  Travel Required: 40%

  Job Status: Regular

  Employee Type: Full

  Primary Location: SAN DIEGO - EASTGATE MALL

  All locations: US-CA-Sacramento, US-CA-San Diego, US-CO-Colorado Springs, US-CO-Denver, US-DC-Washington, US-MO-Kansas City, US-PA-Pittsburgh, US-WA-Seattle, US-WA-Tacoma

  About WSP

  WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

  WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

  At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

  WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

  The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

  WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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