Top 68 Urban planner Jobs in Texas

Planner II
City of Sugar Land, TX —Sugar Land, TX
- $66,040 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
TPWD - Planner II - III (Park Planner - Statewide)
Texas Water Development Board —Austin, TX
- $6,025.00 - $6,699.20 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Planner (Austin)
Texas Workforce Commission —Austin, TX
- $7,910.14 a month
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
8d
City Planner
City of Conroe —Conroe, TX
- From $87,220 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Senior Planner (Private Land Development)
Core States Group —Frisco, TX
- $115,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Public speaking
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Transportation Planner I – Land Use and Mobility Options
NCTCOG —Arlington, TX
- $49,022.46 - $58,826.95 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Retirement plan
Flood Resilience Planner
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Planner
City of Carrollton —Carrollton, TX
- $28.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Senior Economic Development Planner – Special Initiatives
Houston-Galveston Area Council —Houston, TX
- $62,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
TERMINAL/AVIATION PLANNER - DALLAS
Merchant Aviation —Dallas, TX
- Email
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
- Opportunities for advancement
Transportation Planner I – Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management
NCTCOG —Arlington, TX
- $50,313.00 - $60,375.60 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Retirement plan
3d
GIS Specialist
Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. —Austin, TX
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Planner
City of DeSoto —Pleasant Run, TX
- $53,166.93 - $77,622.11 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Transportation Planner II – Land Use and Mobility Options
NCTCOG —Arlington, TX
- $55,601.96 - $66,722.35 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Platting Planner - Permits
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Planner
City of Arlington —Arlington, TX
- $81,642.50 - $102,053.16 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Office
5d
Parking Planner
WGI —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Free parking
Planner II
City of Richmond, Texas —Richmond, TX
- From $28.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Transportation Planner 5-Toll & Revenue
CDM Smith —Dallas, TX
- $91,478 - $160,118 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 6 years
- Management
Director, Real Estate & Economic Development, Texas
HR&A Advisors —Dallas, TX
- $131,600 - $153,779 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance

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Planner II

City of Sugar Land, TX -
Sugar Land, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,040 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

Urban planning
Non-CDL Class C

Full Job Description

Salary

$66,040.00 Annually

Location

2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2400330

Department

Planning & Development Services Department

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Planner II is an exempt position with a starting salary of $66,040 - $75,946 annually.

What You’ll Do as a Planner II:

Conduct research and prepare special reports and studies.
Act as a principal liaison with applicants of processing development projects and other applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or City Council review.
Review for compliance and provide Development Planning’s approval of cases that typically only require staff-level approval (such as non-residential site plan packages, other similar reviews.
Provide information to citizens, developers and others on zoning and development applications and review procedures, regulations and policies.
Prepare staff reports and make public presentations of matters pending before the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council.
Coordinate the recommendations of other departments, divisions and groups, both internal and external, in the review of development applications and special reports.
Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other assignments and duties as assigned by the Principal Planner and/or their designee(s).

What You Bring

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited school or university. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field is preferred.

Relatable Work Experience:

Two years work experience in Urban Planning at the local level, either in the public or the private sector. (Examples- Planning Internship, Planner I, or Assistant Planner)
Additional relevant work experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above knowledge; skills and education requirements may be substituted in lieu of specific education requirements.

Training (License and/or Certification):

Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Membership in American Planning Association (APA) preferred.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

CITY OF SUGAR LAND's OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Employee contribution: 7%

City matches 2:1 with 5-year vesting

Retirement Eligibility:

1) Age 60 + vested; or

2) 20 years of service, any age

HOLIDAYS

The City recognizes 10 Holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating Holiday. In lieu of a floating holiday,
firefighters will receive September 11th, Patriot Day, as a fixed holiday.

VACATION – Other than Public Safety

0 –2nd Year 10 days per year
3 -10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

VACATION – Public Safety

First Year 10 days per year

2-10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

SICK LEAVE – Other than Firefighters

8 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,040 hours

SICK LEAVE – Shift Firefighters

12 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,456 hours

SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Annual conversion of sick leave to vacation

Sick Days Used from 01/01 to 12/31 Eligible Sick Days for Conversion

1 day or less taken 3 days

Up to 2 ½ days 2 days

More than 2 ½ days and up to 4 days 1 day

More than 4 days 0 day

LONGEVITY PAY

After one year of employment, employees will receive an annual payment of $4.00 per month of employment with the City for the first 25 years of continuous employment (maximum of $1,200 annually). Qualified employees receive longevity payments each December.

125 CAFETERIA PLAN

Premium contributions for the medical and dental plans as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to all full-time employees through this arrangement.

GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL

The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP and dental plans offered.

Medical

HSA

KelseyCare Gold

KelseyCare Blue

Employee Only

$101.44

$19.56

$0.00

EE + Spouse

$346.60

$144.55

$96.48

EE + Child(ren)

$257.51

$106.09

$66.79

EE + Family

$454.39

$202.24

$141.00

Dental

DPPO

DHMO

Employee Only

$7.35

$3.14

EE + Spouse

$18.49

$5.89

EE + Child(ren)

$17.90

$8.45

EE + Family

$31.41

$10.33

Vision Plan

Employee Only

$7.35

EE + Spouse

$18.49

EE + Child(ren)

$17.90

EE + Family

$31.41

VISION CARE PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase vision care insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

AFLAC PLANS

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies for themselves and their eligible dependents. (Rates are age-banded. Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

BASIC LIFE and AD&D

The City provides all employees annual salary of life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of one-time annual salary with a minimum of $50,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60% of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $7,500 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) if you qualify. LTD is designed to replace a reasonable portion of your income in case of
serious injury or sickness whether on or off the job. Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D

Employees can elect supplemental life insurance and AD&D coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and up to $250,000 for their spouse; as well as $15,000 of life insurance for child(ren).

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

This optional benefit allows employees to receive 70% of their weekly salary, to a maximum of $1,500 per week (tax free), following either Option A: a 30-calendar day elimination period; or Option B: a 7-calendar (injury) or 14-calendar (illness) elimination period, for a maximum of 90-calendar days from on-set per qualifying incident.

PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to participate in a legal access/assistance plan at a base cost of $7.87 per pay period. Optional plans are also available. (Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Employees are allowed to contribute to this optional program at a minimum set by the plan administrator and a maximum set annually by the IRS. Currently the City contracts with 2 administrators for this program: Dearborn & Creggs ($50 per month minimum contribution); and ICMA-RC ($1.00 per month min. contribution). The maximum contribution for 2023 is $19,500
and $6,500 for age 50 + catch-up.

CREDIT UNIONS

Houston Federal Credit Union: (866) OUR-HFCU

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union: (855) 391-2149

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

The EAP is designed to provide employees and their dependents with professional, cost-effective assistance in resolving difficult personal problems. Individual, voluntary involvement in the EAP is confidential. The City's EAP administrator is Alliance Work Partners (AWP) at 1-800-343-3822. Registration code: AWP-COSL-3822

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