Regional Planner Jobs in Colorado

Regional Planner jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where metropolitan planning organizations, county governments, and large consulting firms drive consistent hiring across land use, transportation, and environmental planning. Employers with a lasting presence in Colorado include Denver Regional Council of Governments, AECOM, and Kimley-Horn, which regularly staff planners at every level from entry-level analyst to senior project manager. Colorado's rapid growth along the Front Range keeps demand strong, making it one of the more active markets in the Mountain West for candidates with GIS proficiency and community engagement experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring36
Work type71% On-site
Top industryFintech

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Senior Master Planner
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Senior Master Planner
Beehive-Industries
Centennial, Colorado
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$90k - $118k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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L3Harris
Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Domain Awareness Planner)
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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Domain Awareness Planner)
L3Harris
Schriever AFB, Colorado
Automation QA
Engineering (Non-Software)
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Exercise Planner, Senior
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Exercise Planner, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton
Schriever AFB, Colorado
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$69k - $158k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Production Planner
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Production Planner
Pilgrim's
Greeley, Colorado
Logistics & Inventory
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$68k - $78k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Tetra Tech
Federal Master Planner
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Federal Master Planner
Tetra Tech
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$72k - $99k/yr
Bachelor's degree in geography
10,000+

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Regional Planner Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Colorado Springs
13 jobs
Highlands Ranch
12 jobs
Littleton
6 jobs
Fort Collins
6 jobs
Englewood
5 jobs
Broomfield
5 jobs
Eagle
3 jobs
Aurora
3 jobs

Regional Planner Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin23
  • Sierra Space
    Sierra Space4
  • Freeport-McMoRan
    Freeport-McMoRan4
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton4
  • Crocs
    Crocs3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Fintech
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regional planner jobs across Colorado.

  • AICP certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred or required
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field
  • Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
  • Experience with Colorado land use regulations, zoning codes, and comprehensive planning processes
  • Ability to facilitate public meetings and engage diverse community stakeholders
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing staff reports and policy documents

Regional Planner Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional planner in Colorado?

Most regional planner roles in Colorado require at least a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, or public policy, with a master's degree preferred for mid-level and senior positions. Colorado does not issue a state-specific planner license, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is widely expected by Colorado employers, particularly for advancement. Candidates sitting for the AICP exam need qualifying work experience under the supervision of a practicing planner.

Which companies hire regional planners in Colorado?

Colorado regional planner roles are posted by Lockheed Martin, Sierra Space, and Freeport-McMoRan and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Colorado's mix of fast-growing municipalities, regional planning agencies, and large infrastructure consulting firms creates openings across the public and private sectors statewide.

Which Colorado cities have the most regional planner jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Highlands Ranch account for the largest share of regional planner openings in Colorado. The Denver metro dominates due to the concentration of metropolitan planning organizations, county planning departments, and major consulting offices headquartered along the Front Range, while Colorado Springs and Boulder generate steady demand through ongoing growth management and transit planning initiatives.

Are there remote regional planner jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because regional planning regularly requires site visits, public hearings, and coordination with local agencies. About 29% of regional planner openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the remote-eligible share concentrated in policy research, GIS analysis, and grant writing tasks that do not require a physical presence.

How can I get hired as a regional planner in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or planning technician role with a Colorado county or municipal planning department, which routinely brings on candidates straight from accredited planning programs. Denver Regional Council of Governments and Jefferson County Planning and Zoning both hire entry-level analysts. Candidates with a GIS certificate from a Colorado university and a portfolio of zoning or land use projects stand out, and roles like GIS technician or community development coordinator are common lateral starting points.

Where can I find and apply to regional planner jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to regional planner jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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