Top 45 Urban planning Jobs in Connecticut

City Planner
City of Groton —Groton, CT
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Office
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Director of Planning and Community Development
Town of Plainville —Plainville, CT
- $114,483.57 - $143,104.46 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Office
- Databases
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Environmental Analyst
City of Stamford —Stamford, CT
- $83,206.50 - $98,280.00 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Driver's License
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
2d
Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Land Acquisition Specialist (Right-Of-Way), ANS
Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC —New Haven, CT
- $175,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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14d
Town Planner
Town of Stratford —Stratford, CT
- $90,553.71 - $122,402.26 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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1d
Director of Land Use Planning and Community Development
Town of Southington —Southington, CT
- From $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Sustainability Development Associate
The City of Hartford —Hartford, CT
- $62,000 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Customer service
GIS Analyst
City of Fairfield, CT —Fairfield, CT
- $97,022 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
13d
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) (MPO Coordination Unit)
State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation —Newington, CT
- $91,979 - $132,381 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
6d
Project Manager - Zoning
Partner Engineering and Science Inc. —Fairfield, CT
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Town Planner/ Development Coordinator
Town of Cheshire CT —Cheshire, CT
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Office
- Master's degree
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12d
Grant Writer & Administrator
Town of Groton —Groton, CT
- $74,739.89 - $104,635.64 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
Senior Transportation Safety Planner (Full-Time)
Capitol Region Council Of Governments —Hartford, CT
- $71,123 - $92,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Plan of Conservation and Development Consultant
Town of Litchfield —Bantam, CT
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
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14d
Planner I/II Land
Town of Groton —Groton, CT
- $74,350 - $92,445 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
4d
Early Career Engineer
Trilon Group —Hartford, CT
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Project Manager-Glendower Group
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN —New Haven, CT
- $69,000 - $89,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Regional Aviation Planning Manager
McFarland Johnson —Glastonbury, CT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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4d
University of Connecticut – – Visiting Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use
Haddam, CT
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Dental insurance
Staff Landscape Architect
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —New Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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City Planner

City of Groton
Groton, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Contract management
Mapping software
Economic development
Driver's License
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
GIS software
Contracts
Government industry grant writing

Full Job Description

Shape the Future of the City of Groton: Join Us as City Planner

The City of Groton is seeking a visionary and experienced City Planner to lead our municipal planning, economic development, and grant initiatives. Reporting directly to the Mayor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping land use, fostering economic growth, and managing the strategic development of our urban community.

Minimum Qualifications at a Glance

To be considered for this leadership role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in planning administration or community/economic development.
Leadership: Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license.

The Opportunity

As City Planner, you are the technical and administrative heartbeat of Groton’s growth. You will manage the Economic Development Specialist and provide essential support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Commission. This is a high-impact, exempt, non-union position designed for a professional who thrives on a blend of policy-making, community interaction, and project oversight.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning: Review land use applications and ensure compliance with the City’s Plan of Conservation and Development, local ordinances, and Connecticut General Statutes.
Economic & Grant Leadership: Research, prepare, and manage grant proposals from initiation to completion while driving economic development strategies.
Community Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between the public, private entities, and city departments like Building/Zoning and Groton Utilities.
Public Representation: Attend Commission and Council meetings, prepare agendas/minutes, and maintain the Planning and Economic Development web presence.
Budgeting: Assist the Mayor and Finance Director in preparing the annual Capital Improvement Budget.

What You Bring

Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Connecticut General Statutes regarding planning, zoning, and coastal area management (CAM).
Technical Proficiency: Experience with Form Based Codes, ARC View/ARC Information GIS systems, and grant/contract writing.
Analytical Skills: The ability to evaluate complex legal, environmental, and regulatory issues to make decisive recommendations.
Communication: Exceptional English language skills and the ability to present programs persuasively to business groups and external agencies.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic mix of an office setting and field visits. You will visit both developed and undeveloped sites, occasionally navigating hilly or unstable terrain and inspecting municipal infrastructure in various weather conditions.

For detailed job description, please visit the City of Groton’s (cityofgroton.com) employment page.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Planning administration: 5 years (Required)
Economic development: 5 years (Required)
Form Base Codes, ARC View & ARC Information GIS systems: 5 years (Required)
Grant and Contract Writing & Administration: 5 years (Required)
Municipal : 5 years (Preferred)
Leadership and Supervisory: 5 years (Required)
Coastal Area Management (CAM) applications: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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urban planning jobs in connecticut

City Planner

Director of Planning and Community Development

Environmental Analyst

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Land Acquisition Specialist (Right-Of-Way), ANS

Town Planner

Director of Land Use Planning and Community Development

Sustainability Development Associate

GIS Analyst

Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) (MPO Coordination Unit)

Project Manager - Zoning

Town Planner/ Development Coordinator

Grant Writer & Administrator

Senior Transportation Safety Planner (Full-Time)

Plan of Conservation and Development Consultant

Planner I/II Land

Early Career Engineer

Project Manager-Glendower Group

Regional Aviation Planning Manager

University of Connecticut – – Visiting Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use

Staff Landscape Architect

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