Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs focused on shaping livable, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Urban planners work with public agencies, developers, businesses, and residents to guide how land is used and how cities and regions grow. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more, for experienced planners ready to take the next step.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners assess community needs, evaluate development proposals, and create plans and policies for land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. Their work may include analyzing demographic and geographic data, preparing reports, coordinating public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Depending on the role, planners may specialize in zoning, transportation, environmental planning, economic development, or long-range community planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Related roles include senior urban planner, city planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, director of planning, and urban development consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, location, and project scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong research, data analysis, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with zoning and land-use regulations, GIS mapping, planning software, public engagement, and local or regional approval processes can be valuable. Many positions require a degree in urban planning or a related field; advanced credentials and substantial experience may be expected for senior and leadership roles.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Urban planning careers span local and regional government, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and infrastructure organizations. Browse Ladders to discover vetted urban planner and related professional jobs, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, experience requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.

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$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in analyzing regulatory filings for mergers and acquisitions, collaborating with financial analysts to ensure compliance and thorough evaluations, while managing a caseload and contrib...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Engage with a specialized team to analyze regulatory filings for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance and thorough evaluation of financial proposals while collaborating with stakeholders acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in regulatory application review, collaborating with analysts to manage filings, conduct financial assessments, and engage with stakeholders, while contributing t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Engage with clients to drive real estate success through expert consultation, negotiation, and teamwork. Benefit from structured coaching and proven systems while earning competitive income and buildi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to drive investment strategies, support M&A activities, and engage with stakeholders. Leverage your analytical skills to evaluate opportunities and enhance corporate dev...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $208K *

Develop your expertise in power market analysis and technical diligence, driving investment decisions in renewable and conventional energy projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in energy finance. As a Power Market and Technical Diligence Analyst, you'll assess risks and opportunities in renewable and conventional energy projects, support...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Transform energy financing by conducting in-depth market analysis and technical diligence for renewable and conventional power projects, ensuring informed investment decisions and optimal asset manage...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in energy finance. As a Power Market and Technical Diligence Analyst, you'll assess risks, conduct market analyses, and support investment decisions across divers...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Transform the energy landscape by analyzing power markets and conducting technical diligence for diverse energy projects. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, support financing, and optimize asset...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Drive growth by providing technical and market analysis for renewable energy and infrastructure financing. Assess project risks, conduct power market evaluations, and support investment decisions acro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Shape the future of energy finance by providing critical analysis and insights for renewable and conventional power projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess risks, support investme...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving technical diligence and market analysis for renewable and conventional energy projects, supporting investment decisions, and managing performance across diverse energy infr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Explore a pivotal role in driving growth within the Project Finance & Infrastructure team, focusing on technical diligence and market analysis for renewable and conventional energy projects, ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in analyzing and supporting renewable energy financing, conducting market assessments, and managing technical diligence for diverse energy infrastructure projects...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $208K *

Elevate your career by driving technical diligence and market analysis in renewable energy financing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, support investment decisions, and monitor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing practical legal guidance in real estate. You'll manage property-specific legal matters, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive resolutions across the lifecy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee P&L production, pricing validation, and data synchronization for securities. Ensure accurate market valuations and enhance processes across investmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Drive the management of a Class A Office high-rise, overseeing operations, marketing, and financial activities while ensuring tenant satisfaction and compliance with standards. Lead a team, manage bud...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $144K *

Transform luxury living by leading operations for a high-rise property, ensuring financial success, exceptional resident experiences, and effective team management while collaborating closely with own...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$87K - $93K *

Oversee lease administration, managing teams and processes to drive effective service delivery and client relations for multiple accounts while ensuring quality control and compliance with complex lea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in collateral management by analyzing and ensuring compliance with Tariff requirements, supporting regulatory filings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance credit p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$158K - $186K *

Engage in comprehensive financial analysis and reporting for North American financial securities, including BDC, to support informed investment decisions and enhance client communication through robus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in credit analysis and underwriting for institutional investors, preparing detailed financial assessments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support portfolio monitoring...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team focused on credit analysis and underwriting for institutional investors. Contribute to portfolio monitoring and project management while collaborating with senior stakeholders in a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop plans and policies that guide land use and community growth. They may work on housing, transportation, zoning, infrastructure, sustainability, and public spaces, using research and community input to advise decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for urban planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in urban planning or a related discipline, relevant experience, and skills in research, communication, data analysis, and project coordination. GIS, zoning, and public engagement experience can also be useful.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, city planner, senior planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, and director of planning.

  • Where do urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners work for municipal and regional governments, planning and engineering consultancies, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and organizations involved in infrastructure or community development.

  • Can urban planning jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, and management-level urban planning roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, responsibilities, and experience; check each job listing for details.