Description

City Planner/Engineer

Full-Time

FLSA-Exempt

 About the City of Wayne:

 The City of Wayne is undergoing a transformative period of revitalization and growth. With park improvements that include $2.3 million in grants to redevelop Goudy Park, including a new amphitheater, concession area and dining area, (completed this year), and a new playscape, splash pad, parking lots, and signage planned for 2026, the city’s most prominent gathering hub promises to be a spectacular venue to host our Concert in Park series and multiple community events.  Additional Park grants have been secured for new walking trails and pickleball courts in some neighborhood parks and are also planned for Spring of 2026 construction. 

Our downtown area, rich with historic architecture and the scenic Rouge River, is home to shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and churches—all within a 15-minute walk, and the DDA has plans for enhancements to Derby’s Ally, streetscaping, façade improvements, and wayfinding signage throughout our city. Our Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is strong and active, and we’re seeking a visionary City Planner to help shape Wayne into a modern, connected, and thriving destination.  

In Community Development, we are preparing for construction of a new housing development that will bring us approximately 70-75, $250K-350K homes on the City’s Southeast end starting next spring, and we currently have multiple developers interested in building new Brownstone Condo’s and mixed-use buildings in our downtown next year, that will add diversity to our housing options in our neighborhoods and downtown!

On the infrastructure, transportation, and connectivity side of the house, the city has healthy funds to restart water, local road, and trail projects after a 4-year hiatus to focus on a $5.6M lead line replacement project. The City of Wayne is the first community in the county to become lead-free. It is now anxious to move forward to replace watermains, local roads, and add trail connectivity to improve utility services, transportation, and recreational opportunities for our residents, businesses, visitors, and guests. 

With top-notch experienced professionals running every department, and a chief administrator and city council that are working together in collaboration to move our city forward, the City of Wayne is a place where your talent and commitment will be valued and respected. If you are looking for an opportunity to put your skills, experience, and creativity to work in a way that will make a positive difference that is both visible and viable, this is the position for you. We are on a mission that will be transformative, uplifting, and impactful for generations to come. If this challenge sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please apply. We are very excited about this opportunity to add a Full-Time dedicated City Planner/Engineer to our amazing team! 

Position Summary:

The City Planner will play a key role in shaping the future of Wayne by supporting technical analysis and planning functions across departments. This position will lead efforts in zoning, land use, infrastructure planning, and community development. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for urban revitalization and a collaborative spirit. 

Required Qualifications:
   Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Planning/Engineering, or a related field.
   Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in planning or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: 
   AICP Certification (American Institute of Certified Planners)
   EIT Certification (Engineer in Training)

 Benefits:  Defined Benefit Pension, 457 Deferred Contribution Plan, Health, Dental, & Life Insurance, Vision Reimbursement.  

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a city’s transformation. With strong departmental collaboration, healthy enterprise funds, and a community eager for revitalization, the City Planner will be the missing link in turning vision into reality.

Ready to help shape the future of Wayne? 

Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

www.cityofwayne.com/DocumentCenter/View/222/Application-for-Employment-PDF

The City of Wayne does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, handicap, disability, height or weight in employment or the provision of services. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and coordinate site plan reviews, zoning applications, and development proposals.
• Serve as the City’s Zoning Administrator and primary liaison to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Collaborate with the Community Development Director, Building & Engineering, and other departments to ensure cohesive planning and development.
• Develop and implement long- and short-term capital improvement plans for roads, bridges, water/sewer infrastructure, facilities, and parks.
• Support the development of a Parks & Recreation Master Plan to unlock future recreation funding.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, public-private partnerships, and capital improvement funding.
• Manage RFPs, contracts, and professional service agreements for city projects.
• Develop proactive strategies for blight elimination and collaborate with public safety and legal teams to address nuisance properties.
• Assist developers with brownfield redevelopment and incentive tools such as TIF and environmental assessments.
• Ensure accurate management of policies, records, and reports related to permits, inspections, and code compliance.