Planner Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Planner jobs in Charlotte are in strong demand, concentrated in Uptown, South End, and the University City corridor across urban planning, supply chain, financial services, and transportation. Employers hiring right now include Electrolux, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and HDR. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About This Opportunity
Walker Consultants is seeking an experienced Parking and Mobility Planner to join our Planning, Operations, and Technology practice in Charlotte, NC. You will help public- and private-sector clients across the Carolinas solve parking and mobility challenges through data-driven analysis and practical implementation strategies, working alongside a nationally recognized team.
You will:
Manage and support parking and mobility planning projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Develop strategies that improve accessibility, parking efficiency, and multimodal connectivity.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning, operations, and technology solutions.
Build client relationships and support business development in North and South Carolina.
About Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants is a 100% employee-owned firm serving clients nationwide in parking and mobility planning, transportation operations and technology, parking facility design, forensic engineering, restoration, and building envelope consulting. In our Charlotte office, you will work with regional leadership and specialists across our national organization, contributing to projects from initial planning through implementation.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Manage planning assignments, including work plans, staffing, budgets, schedules, and quality deliverables.
Parking and Mobility Planning: Support multimodal assessments, transportation demand management, transit, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and first- and last-mile connectivity.
Parking Analysis and Operations: Perform supply and demand, utilization, turnover, and shared parking studies; master planning; and evaluate management, enforcement, pricing, and customer service practices.
Curbside and Emerging Mobility: Support curbside management, passenger loading, and micromobility planning.
Data and Technology: Collect and analyze data, evaluate parking and mobility technologies, and translate findings into practical recommendations and implementation plans.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with clients and support interviews, public meetings, workshops, and surveys.
Reports and Proposals: Prepare technical reports, presentations, proposals, scopes, and fee estimates, and help identify new business opportunities.
Collaboration and Quality: Work with Walker professionals across disciplines, maintain project documentation, support QA/QC, and stay current on industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications
At least three (3) years of experience in urban, transportation, mobility, or parking planning or a related field.
Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
Experience managing or coordinating planning projects, including schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of parking planning, multimodal mobility, and transportation demand management.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound, practical recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
Ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to travel throughout North and South Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting or planning experience in the Carolinas or broader East Coast.
Master's degree in planning, transportation, public policy, or a related field.
Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, micromobility, and parking studies, including demand, shared parking, pricing, and master plans.
Familiarity with GIS, transportation planning software, and data visualization tools.
Experience with public meetings and stakeholder engagement.
AICP or PTP certification.
A curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who brings initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail, with a passion for improving mobility and access in the communities we serve.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Compensation & Benefits
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS:
Any candidate information, including resumes, submitted to Walker Consultants or to any of our employees without a fully executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and non-confidential. Walker Consultants reserves the right to review and pursue such candidates independently, and no placement fees or other compensation will be owed to the submitting party. Candidates submitted in this manner will be treated as direct applicants. Submission of candidate information to Waller Consultants constitutes acceptance of this policy. External recruiters interested in working with Walker Consultants may contact Lindsey Eggerding at leggerding@walkerconsultants.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
To be considered, please upload a cover letter with your resume
About This Opportunity
Walker Consultants is seeking an experienced Parking and Mobility Planner to join our Planning, Operations, and Technology practice in Charlotte, NC. You will help public- and private-sector clients across the Carolinas solve parking and mobility challenges through data-driven analysis and practical implementation strategies, working alongside a nationally recognized team.
You will:
Manage and support parking and mobility planning projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Develop strategies that improve accessibility, parking efficiency, and multimodal connectivity.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning, operations, and technology solutions.
Build client relationships and support business development in North and South Carolina.
About Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants is a 100% employee-owned firm serving clients nationwide in parking and mobility planning, transportation operations and technology, parking facility design, forensic engineering, restoration, and building envelope consulting. In our Charlotte office, you will work with regional leadership and specialists across our national organization, contributing to projects from initial planning through implementation.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Manage planning assignments, including work plans, staffing, budgets, schedules, and quality deliverables.
Parking and Mobility Planning: Support multimodal assessments, transportation demand management, transit, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and first- and last-mile connectivity.
Parking Analysis and Operations: Perform supply and demand, utilization, turnover, and shared parking studies; master planning; and evaluate management, enforcement, pricing, and customer service practices.
Curbside and Emerging Mobility: Support curbside management, passenger loading, and micromobility planning.
Data and Technology: Collect and analyze data, evaluate parking and mobility technologies, and translate findings into practical recommendations and implementation plans.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with clients and support interviews, public meetings, workshops, and surveys.
Reports and Proposals: Prepare technical reports, presentations, proposals, scopes, and fee estimates, and help identify new business opportunities.
Collaboration and Quality: Work with Walker professionals across disciplines, maintain project documentation, support QA/QC, and stay current on industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications
At least three (3) years of experience in urban, transportation, mobility, or parking planning or a related field.
Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
Experience managing or coordinating planning projects, including schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of parking planning, multimodal mobility, and transportation demand management.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound, practical recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
Ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to travel throughout North and South Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting or planning experience in the Carolinas or broader East Coast.
Master's degree in planning, transportation, public policy, or a related field.
Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, micromobility, and parking studies, including demand, shared parking, pricing, and master plans.
Familiarity with GIS, transportation planning software, and data visualization tools.
Experience with public meetings and stakeholder engagement.
AICP or PTP certification.
A curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who brings initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail, with a passion for improving mobility and access in the communities we serve.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Compensation & Benefits
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS:
Any candidate information, including resumes, submitted to Walker Consultants or to any of our employees without a fully executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and non-confidential. Walker Consultants reserves the right to review and pursue such candidates independently, and no placement fees or other compensation will be owed to the submitting party. Candidates submitted in this manner will be treated as direct applicants. Submission of candidate information to Waller Consultants constitutes acceptance of this policy. External recruiters interested in working with Walker Consultants may contact Lindsey Eggerding at leggerding@walkerconsultants.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Planner Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a planner job in Charlotte?
Target Charlotte's most active hiring sectors: urban and regional planning through Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte, supply chain and logistics with the distribution hubs off I-85 and I-77, and financial planning within the major banking corridor Uptown. Candidates who can show familiarity with Charlotte's transit expansion plans, zoning frameworks, or regional growth pressures stand out. Networking through local APA Carolina chapter events also opens doors that job boards miss.
Which companies hire planners in Charlotte?
Charlotte planner roles are posted by Electrolux, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and HDR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charlotte's employer mix runs from large financial institutions and healthcare systems Uptown to government agencies managing the city's rapid growth and logistics firms anchored along its major freight corridors.
Are there remote planner jobs in Charlotte?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the specialty. Hands-on roles like site planners and field-based urban planners are almost always on-site, while financial planners and supply chain analysts often work hybrid or fully remote. About 71% of planner openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Analytical and client-facing financial planning roles in Charlotte's banking sector tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get a planner job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is through public sector internships or assistant roles with the City of Charlotte Planning Department or Mecklenburg County, both of which regularly hire entry-level candidates. On the financial side, associate financial planner roles at the city's wealth management and banking firms accept recent graduates. A familiarity with GIS tools is a strong differentiator for urban planning roles, while a financial planning coursework background helps on the advisory side.
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