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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$92K - $120K *

Optimize tax compliance and advisory services for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, enhance client relationships, and develop expertise in federal tax matters whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Federal Tax Senior Associate, providing expert tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. Enjoy career growth, flexibility, and meaningful client relations...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $185K *

Champion the execution of complex affordable housing transactions, supporting partners in bringing multifaceted deals to completion while fostering a collaborative team environment that encourages pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $212K *

Drive client success by analyzing financial needs and delivering tailored solutions. As a Senior Associate, leverage your expertise to enhance decision-making and optimize financial performance while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $184K *

Analyze client financial needs to develop tailored solutions, providing strategic guidance that enhances decision-making and optimizes performance. Collaborate with teams to navigate complex situation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $184K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Associate, engaging clients to analyze financial needs and develop tailored solutions that enhance decision-making and optimize performance in a dynamic Assurance env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $184K *

Join our dynamic team as you analyze client financial needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide strategic guidance to enhance financial performance. Collaborate with clients to navigate complex c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $184K *

Unlock potential by engaging clients to analyze financial needs and develop tailored solutions. As a Senior Associate, you'll provide strategic guidance, enhance decision-making, and build meaningful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $184K *

Engage with clients to analyze financial needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide strategic guidance. As a Senior Associate, enhance decision-making and optimize financial performance while ment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Optimize the Yardi platform by administering, configuring, and enhancing its functionalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient business processes and support system improvem...

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to manage enterprise real estate data assets, ensuring quality, governance, and timely delivery. Collaborate to translate business needs into actionable data require...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $135K *

Provide analytical support for infrastructure fund investments, focusing on financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction execution across renewable and operational assets. Collaborate with diver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving hospitality transactions, enhancing client relations, and leading team efforts in financial analysis and marketing. Collaborate closely with senior members to deliver high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Transform your career by providing expert guidance on complex real estate tax matters. Collaborate with partners and client teams to navigate partnership structures, REIT transactions, and emerging ta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a technical tax professional, guiding teams through complex real estate tax matters and transactions. Collaborate with experts, conduct research, and develop innovative tax st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance on complex real estate tax matters. Collaborate with partners and teams to navigate partnership structures, REIT transactions, and emerging issues, enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Real Estate Tax team, where you'll tackle complex tax issues, collaborate with experts, and support sophisticated transactions. This role offers a unique opportun...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Support our Real Estate Tax practice by providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, conducting research, and collaborating with teams on sophisticated transactions. This role offers a chance to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Engage in complex real estate tax matters, providing technical guidance and research support to partners and teams. Collaborate on sophisticated transactions, enhancing your expertise in partnership s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Real Estate Tax practice, where you'll provide expert guidance on complex tax matters, collaborate with teams on sophisticated transactions, and support diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining real estate tax solutions by providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, partnership structures, and REIT transactions. Collaborate with high-performing professiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Drive impactful solutions in real estate tax by advising on complex transactions, partnership structures, and emerging issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical expertise and support diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle complex real estate tax issues, providing expert guidance on partnership structures, REIT transactions, and fund taxation. Collaborate with professionals to support sophi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance on complex real estate tax matters. Collaborate with teams to navigate partnership structures, REIT transactions, and fund taxation, while supporting high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance on complex real estate tax matters, including partnership structures and REIT transactions. Collaborate with teams to develop tax positions and support so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.