Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania
Planner jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in urban planning, transportation, environmental planning, and land use across a state that balances dense mid-Atlantic metros with growing suburban corridors. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg drive the largest share of openings, with established employers like AECOM, WSP, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation consistently hiring across experience levels from entry-level associate to senior principal. The most in-demand specialties are transportation planning, comprehensive planning, and environmental site planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Location: Hazleton, PA
Specialist Manufacturing Technical Trades
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive
impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.
How will you fit in the big picture?
As a Specialist Manufacturing Technical Trades at Hershey, you will help keep our manufacturing and utility systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands-on technical role, you will execute and coordinate maintenance, repair, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability activities that support production effectiveness across the plant. You will work closely with reliability, maintenance, operations, and technical teams to ensure work is planned, materials and tools are available, preventive maintenance is completed on schedule, and equipment issues are resolved with urgency and care.
Accountabilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support maintenance work orders, ensuring the right labor, materials, parts, and specialty tools are available for efficient execution.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities by ensuring tasks, documentation, parts, and schedules are accurate and completed at the appropriate frequency.'
- Troubleshoot moderately complex equipment and process issues using structured methods, technical data, and sound judgment to reduce downtime and improve cycle time.
- Maintain accurate asset information and support routine maintenance activities for new and existing plant assets.
- Review reliability and performance data to identify improvement opportunities in maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and production effectiveness.
- Communicate technical findings, work progress, and observations to peers, leaders, and crossfunctional partners to support planning, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Use tools such as SAP, Microsoft Office, technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and reliabilityprocesses to complete work accurately and safely.
Minimum Education & Requirements
Experience:
1+ years of relevant experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, manufacturing technical trades, planning/scheduling, or a related technical field.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance,
SAP, equipment reliability, or mechanical/electrical systems is preferred.
Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, safety mindset, and follow-through skills.
Education:
Associate degree preferred, or equivalent technical training and experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, facilities, manufacturing, or utility systems and equipment.
Benefits and Perks
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
- Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
- Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
- Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
- Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Location: Hazleton, PA
Specialist Manufacturing Technical Trades
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive
impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.
How will you fit in the big picture?
As a Specialist Manufacturing Technical Trades at Hershey, you will help keep our manufacturing and utility systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands-on technical role, you will execute and coordinate maintenance, repair, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliability activities that support production effectiveness across the plant. You will work closely with reliability, maintenance, operations, and technical teams to ensure work is planned, materials and tools are available, preventive maintenance is completed on schedule, and equipment issues are resolved with urgency and care.
Accountabilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support maintenance work orders, ensuring the right labor, materials, parts, and specialty tools are available for efficient execution.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities by ensuring tasks, documentation, parts, and schedules are accurate and completed at the appropriate frequency.'
- Troubleshoot moderately complex equipment and process issues using structured methods, technical data, and sound judgment to reduce downtime and improve cycle time.
- Maintain accurate asset information and support routine maintenance activities for new and existing plant assets.
- Review reliability and performance data to identify improvement opportunities in maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and production effectiveness.
- Communicate technical findings, work progress, and observations to peers, leaders, and crossfunctional partners to support planning, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Use tools such as SAP, Microsoft Office, technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and reliabilityprocesses to complete work accurately and safely.
Minimum Education & Requirements
Experience:
1+ years of relevant experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, manufacturing technical trades, planning/scheduling, or a related technical field.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance,
SAP, equipment reliability, or mechanical/electrical systems is preferred.
Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, safety mindset, and follow-through skills.
Education:
Associate degree preferred, or equivalent technical training and experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, facilities, manufacturing, or utility systems and equipment.
Benefits and Perks
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
- Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
- Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
- Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
- Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
#LI-RS1
#LI-Onsite
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Planner Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Education
- Science & Research
- Agriculture & Farming
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, or a closely related field required
- AICP certification preferred or active pursuit expected for mid-level roles
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania zoning codes, land development ordinances, and municipal law
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public meetings and agency reports
- Familiarity with NEPA environmental review processes for transportation or infrastructure projects
Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Pennsylvania?
A bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field is the standard entry point for planner roles in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for planners, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is widely recognized and often required at the senior level. Candidates typically build qualifying experience under a certified planner before sitting for the AICP exam through the American Planning Association.
Which companies hire planners in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania planner roles are posted by DICK'S Sporting Goods, ArborMetrics Solutions, and Nuuly and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning commissions, and large engineering consultancies with Pennsylvania offices are among the most consistent sources of planner openings across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most planner jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Reading post the most planner openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia anchors demand through its large municipal planning commission, regional transit agencies, and the concentration of engineering and consulting firms headquartered in the metro, while Pittsburgh's infrastructure redevelopment activity and Harrisburg's role as the state capital generate consistent openings at both the government and private consulting level.
Are there remote planner jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, though they make up a smaller share than in purely desk-based fields, since many planner roles require site visits, public meetings, and in-person coordination with municipal clients. About 47% of planner openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting growing flexibility for research, GIS analysis, and report-writing tasks that can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a planner in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Pennsylvania municipal planning departments and county planning commissions, which regularly hire planning technicians or planning assistants for candidates without professional experience. Large consultancies like AECOM and WSP run associate planner programs for recent graduates in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices. A GIS certificate and a portfolio of coursework projects strengthen applications, and lateral experience in zoning administration, permitting, or landscape architecture is recognized as directly transferable.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through the listing.
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