Top 11 Urban planner Jobs in Sacramento Ca

Urban Planner (Housing Policy)
Ascent Environmental —Sacramento, CA
- $72,800 - $114,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
Environmental Planner
TYLin —Sacramento, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Principal Environmental Planner
ICF —Sacramento, CA
- $130,687 - $222,169 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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CEQA Area Lead - San Francisco Bay Area
BKF —Sacramento, CA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Associate or Senior Biologist/Regulatory Specialist - Folsom
Dokken Engineering —Folsom, CA
- $75,000 - $130,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Senior Planner
MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. —Roseville, CA
- $55 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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CEQA Project Manager
BKF —Sacramento, CA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager – Environmental Planner
Stantec —Sacramento, CA
- $117,800 - $202,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Environmental / CEQA Project Manager
BKF —Sacramento, CA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Market Sector Leader - Program Management
AECOM —Sacramento, CA
- $275,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan

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Urban Planner (Housing Policy)

Ascent Environmental -
Sacramento, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,800 - $114,400 a year

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Spatial analysis
Microsoft Excel
Public policy development
Content creation for technical audiences
Microsoft Outlook
Urban planning GIS projects
Urban planning
Cartographic publications
Policy & process development
Zoning regulations
Legislation
Community planning
Technical writing
Policy Development
Urban design
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our Urban Design + Planning Studio is looking for an Urban Planner with housing policy expertise to join our team in Sacramento or San Diego. Our ideal candidate has experience working on housing elements, navigating State housing law, working with zoning codes, using GIS for analysis and mapping, and supporting community engagement. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for improving communities and brings a collaborative attitude, the ability to take ownership of assignments, a drive to go beyond convention, and can develop creative solutions in a fast-paced urban planning and design studio. Please consider applying if you are a strong writer who can translate technical information into clear, approachable language and are comfortable working with data and GIS to support analysis and mapping.

In a typical week, you might:

Write planning documents – Support the development of housing elements and policy documents, writing clearly for different audiences.
Research, analyze, and translate data – Prepare charts, tables, and maps that interpret data to show demographic trends, sites inventory capacity, land use regulations, and housing needs.
Apply GIS skills – Use GIS to analyze data, conduct sites inventories, and produce maps for reports and presentations.
Produce compelling visuals – Create graphically rich reports, presentations, and documents using Word and PowerPoint that communicate ideas effectively to clients, decision-makers, and the public. Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred.
Engage communities – Help facilitate community outreach activities, including workshops, charrettes, and online and in-person meetings, using tools and techniques that make engagement interactive, educational, and welcoming to all.
Support other planning projects – Contribute to the preparation of general plans, specific plans, zoning updates, and other types of policy planning documents.
Assist project managers – Attend coordination calls with clients and provide project management support to ensure projects stay on budget and on schedule.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

3 or more years of consulting experience working in urban planning in California, with hands-on work focusing on housing elements, including familiarity with sites inventories, AFFH requirements, and housing legislation.
Other related experience working on general plan updates, zoning, or similar work.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (preferred) in urban or regional planning, or closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to author planning documents, policy reports, and code provisions that are accurate, well-organized, and accessible to non-technical audiences; writing samples required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Proficiency in GIS for analysis, site inventory, and map production.

Why Ascent

We're an Urban Design + Planning studio that believes planning is one of the most powerful tools we have to advance housing equity and build more livable, inclusive communities – and we bring that passion to everything we do. We immerse ourselves in every project – working across scales from neighborhoods to regions, navigating complex housing policies, and producing user-friendly plans that are tailored to the communities we work in. At Ascent, you'll work on housing, equity, and other policy challenges that genuinely matter, growing alongside a team of dedicated planners and designers, and helping to build something worth being proud of.

Work Environment

Typical office environment
In-person 3 to 4 days per week
Located in Sacramento or San Diego

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Travel

Limited travel may be required.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Not eligible for sponsorship

Additional eligibility requirements: N/A

At Ascent, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes our people. We are committed to holistic investments in our team, offering not only competitive salaries and comprehensive medical benefits but also a range of perks designed to enhance emotional, financial, and physical wellness. A comprehensive listing of benefits offered can be found here.

As a people-first organization, we value and will strive to ascend by welcoming and uplifting all voices, ideas, achievements, and contributions, including those from marginalized communities and identities. We believe that recognizing and embracing our differences makes us a stronger organization. We commit to proactively nurturing environments of mutual support, respect, and caring for all through our words and actions.

Interested in learning more about Ascent's culture? Reach out to our People Resources team at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

EEO Statement

Ascent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Ascent is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected].

Ascent strives for equity in every area at Ascent, including compensation. To ensure candidates are paid fairly, the offered salary will fall within this range and will be determined based on the candidate's demonstrated qualifications and alignment with the requirements of the position outlined above.

Salary Description

$72,800 - $114,400

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