Regional Planner Jobs in Oregon

Regional Planner jobs in Oregon are in steady demand, concentrated in local government, metropolitan planning organizations, transportation agencies, and land use consultancies across the Portland metro, Salem, and Eugene. Major employers with lasting Oregon hiring presence include Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. The most sought-after specialties are transportation planning, land use and zoning, and environmental and climate resilience planning, with openings at the entry, mid-career, and senior levels. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerASM
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring12
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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ASM
Senior Specialist II, Spares Service (Supply Chain Planner – Customer Engagement & Engineering)
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Senior Specialist II, Spares Service (Supply Chain Planner – Customer Engagement & Engineering)
ASM
Hillsboro, Oregon
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Hampton Lumber
Maintenance Planner - Tillamook
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Maintenance Planner - Tillamook
Hampton Lumber
Tillamook, Oregon
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Oregon Department of Transportation
Senior Region 4 Planner - Transportation and Growth Management (TGM)
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Senior Region 4 Planner - Transportation and Growth Management (TGM)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Bend, Oregon
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$6,396 - $9,916/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in geography
1,001-5,000

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr Demand Planner
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Sr Demand Planner
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Eugene, Oregon
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$84k - $113k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Network Deployment Planner - Scaling, DCC Communities
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Network Deployment Planner - Scaling, DCC Communities
Amazon.com
Umatilla, Oregon
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Regional Planner Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
11 jobs
Beaverton
4 jobs
Hillsboro
4 jobs
Bend
2 jobs
Eugene
2 jobs
Halsey
1 job
Lebanon
1 job
Boardman
1 job
Sherwood
1 job

Regional Planner Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

Nike
Nike3 open roles
ASM
ASM2 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Oregon Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or closely related field
  • AICP certification or active pursuit of certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners
  • Experience with Oregon land use law, including Oregon's statewide planning goals and Goal exceptions
  • Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting staff reports to planning commissions or elected bodies
  • Familiarity with Oregon Transportation Planning Rule and coordination with ODOT on transportation projects

Regional Planner Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional planner in Oregon?

Most regional planner roles in Oregon require at least a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, though many government and MPO positions prefer a master's degree. Oregon does not issue a state planner license, but employers strongly value AICP certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners, which requires a combination of education, qualifying work experience, and passing an exam. Familiarity with Oregon's statewide land use planning goals is a practical requirement for most public sector roles.

Which companies hire regional planners in Oregon?

Oregon regional planner roles are posted by ASM, Nike, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oregon's mix of large metropolitan planning organizations, state agencies, and private consulting firms means openings appear across both public and private sector employers throughout the state.

Which Oregon cities have the most regional planner jobs?

Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro are the Oregon cities with the most regional planner openings. Portland leads because it is home to Metro, the regional government overseeing the tri-county area, as well as the City of Portland's planning bureau and numerous consulting firms, while Salem concentrates state agency positions and Eugene anchors Lane County and University of Oregon-affiliated planning work.

Are there remote regional planner jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since regional planning regularly involves site visits, public hearings, and coordination with local jurisdictions. About 73% of regional planner openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a growing acceptance of flexible arrangements post-pandemic. Research, policy writing, GIS analysis, and report drafting are the tasks most frequently performed remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is an internship or entry-level analyst role with an Oregon city or county planning department, where new graduates apply planning theory to real permit reviews and long-range projects. Metro and the City of Portland both run structured intern and junior planner programs. Moving laterally from roles such as GIS analyst, code enforcement officer, or urban design intern also opens doors. Completing coursework or a graduate certificate focused on Oregon land use law and earning student AICP membership signals commitment to Oregon-specific practice.

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

You can find and apply to regional planner jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings from government agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and private consulting firms. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up.

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