Planning Principal - Leadership & Ownership Opportunity

Meridian Consultants is a growing, entrepreneurial environmental planning firm tackling large-scale, high-impact projects typically handled by much larger firms. Their work spans master planning, transit/transportation, infrastructure, education, infill development, and large-scale projects, offering planners the opportunity to shape communities while advancing their careers in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

Meridian is seeking a Principal-level leader who is ready to step into an owner/partner role alongside their leadership team. This is a high-impact role for a decisive, experienced professional eager to drive business growth, mentor a strong team, and influence the firm's future direction. Meridian values fresh ideas-including expansion possibilities for new practice areas-and offers a clear, structured path to ownership.

Why Join Meridian?

• Direct Path to Ownership - A structured step-by-step plan to partnership
• Entrepreneurial Culture - Low bureaucracy, open access to leadership
• Work Flexibility - Fully remote and hybrid options available
• Challenging, Large-Scale Projects - "We box out of our weight class!"
• Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary and profit-sharing model

You're a planning professional who's capable of providing strategic direction and leadership for Meridian, expanding the firm's capabilities and staffing, and guiding project teams successfully through environmental review (i.e., CEQA and NEPA) and planning processes.

Base annual salary is anticipated to range from $129,000 - $175,000 annually, not including profit sharing or ownership privileges. Total compensation will vary depending on revenue generated.

Next Steps: Complete our brief Application/Skills Self-Assessment by scrolling below. We'll reach out within 48 hours to schedule a brief follow-up call with our Principal Recruiter.

If you're a proven leader ready to shape the future of an established, growing firm, we want to hear from you! Apply today!