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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$54K - $111K *

Shape the future of credit analysis by underwriting and monitoring loans, identifying risks, and preparing detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer experience...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$54K - $111K *

Lead the charge in credit analysis by underwriting, monitoring risks, and preparing approval documents. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer experience while managing compl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client experience through data analysis, strategic support, and operational efficiency while collaborating with a dynamic management team in private wealth management to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K *

Explore a dynamic analyst role where your quantitative and qualitative skills will rapidly evolve. Participate in diverse financial transactions, develop advanced models, and engage with clients, pavi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K *

Deliver exceptional advisory services and accelerate career growth through hands-on experience and impactful financial modeling in a collaborative environment focused on significant global transaction...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Support Senior Analysts in building financial models and conducting due diligence, while preparing reports and client materials. Engage in high-level equity research on the Software industry, shaping...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Lead the charge in credit analysis, evaluating customer portfolios to optimize credit quality and minimize risk. Collaborate with decision-makers to approve or deny credit extensions, utilizing advanc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Unlock potential by conducting thorough credit analyses to guide lending decisions, ensuring optimal credit quality while minimizing risk. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate customer accounts a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Lead the charge in credit analysis by evaluating customer portfolios, making informed lending recommendations, and minimizing risk to enhance credit quality and support financial decisions...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Analyze credit data and financial statements to assess risk and recommend lending decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance credit quality and minimize potential losses while utilizing advan...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Analyze credit data and financial information to assess risk and make informed lending recommendations. Collaborate with teams to enhance credit quality and minimize potential losses while utilizing a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Analyze credit data and financial information to assess risk and make recommendations on loan approvals, ensuring optimal credit quality and minimizing potential losses through thorough analysis and e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Champion credit quality by conducting thorough analyses and making informed recommendations on loan approvals, ensuring risk is minimized while maximizing financial opportunities for the organization...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Manage comprehensive credit analyses to support lending decisions, ensuring optimal credit quality and risk mitigation. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate customer portfolios and recommend acti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing client relationships and selling innovative solutions in the commercial real estate sector. Leverage your sales expertise to expand your portfolio and del...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team, analyzing financial data and reporting metrics to drive performance improvements and support decision-making for senior management and partners...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $156K *

Elevate the portfolio management process by collaborating with senior managers to develop tailored investment strategies, ensuring client aspirations are met while managing and optimally executing com...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial systems through analysis, development, and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and deliver integrated data soluti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $125K *

Drive portfolio success by leading and mentoring Property Managers, optimizing operations, and enhancing marketing strategies while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of multifamily and student housing asset management. Oversee a diverse portfolio, drive performance, and engage with partners to maximize value through strategic...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $90K *

Transform your sales career by leading full cycles in a dynamic tech environment. Build relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and engage with decision-makers to drive business growth and achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Shape the future of finance as you support critical deal execution, financial analysis, and client management. Join a dynamic team where you will hone your skills in a comprehensive graduate training...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of private equity sales by leading full-cycle sales processes, driving the adoption of AI-powered solutions, and developing innovative go-to-market strategies tailored to the needs of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Contribute to the efficient management of properties, ensuring optimal operations, financial performance, and tenant satisfaction through effective relationship-building and administrative oversight...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at managing a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate loans, ensuring optimal performance through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive gr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.