Regional Planner Jobs in Kentucky

Regional Planner jobs in Kentucky are active across state and local government agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional development authorities, with demand at every level from entry-level analyst to senior planning director. The heaviest hiring is in Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort, where employers such as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Bluegrass Area Development District, and Louisville Metro Government maintain ongoing planning teams. The most in-demand specialties include transportation corridor planning, land use and zoning, and rural development planning tied to Kentucky's infrastructure investment priorities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerArvato
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring14
Work type50% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Solenis
Production Planner I
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Production Planner I
Solenis
Florence, Kentucky
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$53k - $77k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Serco
Forward Planner
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Forward Planner
Serco
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$75k.33 - $122k.49/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Arvato
Wave Planner
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Wave Planner
Arvato
Louisville, Kentucky
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Arvato
Wave Planner - LVL Campus Support
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Arvato
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Wave Planner - LVL Campus Support
Arvato
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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Sherwin-Williams
Scheduler / Planner
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Scheduler / Planner
Sherwin-Williams
Bowling Green, Kentucky
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$68k - $86k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Regional Planner Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
6 jobs
Erlanger
3 jobs
Berea
2 jobs
Hazard
2 jobs
Florence
2 jobs
Fort Knox
2 jobs
Hopkinsville
2 jobs
Bowling Green
2 jobs
Shepherdsville
2 jobs

Regional Planner Job Market in Kentucky

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

Who's Hiring

Arvato
Arvato2 open roles
FORTNA
FORTNA2 open roles
Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Kentucky Employers Look For

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

  • AICP certification recognized by the American Institute of Certified Planners
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or related field
  • Experience with GIS software including ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
  • Familiarity with Kentucky zoning regulations, land use law, and state development plans
  • Ability to prepare and present planning reports to elected officials and the public
  • Experience coordinating with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet or federal transportation agencies

Regional Planner Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional planner in Kentucky?

Most regional planner positions in Kentucky require at least a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, or public administration, with a master's degree preferred for government roles. Kentucky does not issue a state-specific planner's license, but the nationally recognized AICP credential awarded by the American Institute of Certified Planners is strongly preferred by public agencies such as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and area development districts.

Which companies hire regional planners in Kentucky?

Kentucky regional planner roles are posted by Arvato, FORTNA, and Perfetti Van Melle and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's area development districts and metropolitan planning organizations, which serve every region of the state, are among the most consistent sources of regional planner openings.

Which Kentucky cities have the most regional planner jobs?

Louisville, Erlanger, and Kentucky have the most regional planner openings in Kentucky. Louisville and Lexington dominate as the state's two largest metros, anchored by their respective metropolitan planning organizations and city-county government planning departments, while Frankfort consistently generates openings due to its concentration of state agency offices including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Are there remote regional planner jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're rare. Regional planning work involves site visits, public hearings, and coordination with local governments, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 50% of regional planner openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be roles focused on data analysis, GIS mapping, or policy writing rather than community engagement or field work.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to internship or graduate assistant roles at Kentucky's area development districts, which actively recruit from planning programs at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. Entry-level positions with titles like planning technician or GIS analyst at Louisville Metro Government or the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are common lateral starting points. Building a portfolio that includes a GIS mapping project or a land use analysis strengthens any application without prior professional experience.

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

You can find and apply to regional planner jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across state agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional development authorities. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.

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