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Planner IV

Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

HNTB

Airport Terminal Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

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Airport Terminal Planner

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

HNTB Corporation

Planner IV

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

HNTB

Airport Terminal Planner

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

HNTB

Airport Terminal Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or * Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related ...

The City of Morgantown

GIS Intern

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$15/hr

Candidate must be a current, graduating, or recently graduated student from a two-or-four-year college with a degree in Geography, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field. * If a ...

Troy University

Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Troy, AL · On-site

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number F0459P Position Title Adjunct Instructor - Geography Position Type Adjunct Faculty Department Geography Division College of Science and Engineering ...

Olympic College

Geography Adjunct

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$1.0K/wk

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Opening Date: 11/14/2024 Description Geography Adjunct Salary: $1,000 per credit* Classification: Adjunct Faculty Reports to: Interim Dean of STEM

City of Morgantown

GIS Intern

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$15/hr

Candidate must be a current, graduating, or recently graduated student from a two-or-four-year college with a degree in Geography, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field. * If a ...

City of Morgantown

GIS Intern

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$15/hr

Candidate must be a current, graduating, or recently graduated student from a two-or-four-year college with a degree in Geography, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field. * If a ...

Esri

Software Development Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$177K - $185K/yr

Master's degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related field Recommended Qualifications Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards ...

ASK Consulting

Analyst-Business 3

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Bachelor degree in Geography, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science with an emphasis in GIS * Operational experience within the public utility industry * Experience with Records ...

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Aiken County (SC)

GeoServices Senior Analyst

Aiken, SC

$47K - $54K/yr

Minimum Level of Job-Related Education: BS in Geography, Engineering or Science field. Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience: 5 years in GIS using Esri software. Minimum Level of any Required ...

Richmondtx

Planner II

Richmond, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or a closely related field (an emphasis or coursework in historic preservation is highly ...

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How much do geography engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for geography engineering in the United States is $97,747.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is geography engineering?

Geography Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of geography with engineering techniques to analyze, design, and manage spatial data and infrastructure. Professionals in this area use geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and mapping technologies to solve problems related to urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and land use. Geography engineers work on projects such as developing smart cities, managing natural resources, and disaster risk assessment. They play a crucial role in integrating spatial data into decision-making processes for sustainable development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a geography engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Geography Engineer, you need a solid background in geospatial analysis, cartography, and geographic information systems (GIS), typically supported by a degree in geography, civil engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, remote sensing tools, and relevant certifications such as GISP are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help Geography Engineers excel in project planning and collaboration. These skills ensure accurate spatial data interpretation and effective solutions for land use, infrastructure, and environmental challenges.

What are some typical challenges geography engineers face when working on large-scale infrastructure projects?

Geography engineers often encounter challenges such as managing diverse datasets, integrating geographic information systems (GIS) with engineering models, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Working on large-scale projects frequently requires close collaboration with civil engineers, urban planners, and environmental scientists to balance technical feasibility with environmental impact. Adaptability and strong communication skills are essential, as project requirements may evolve based on site conditions or stakeholder feedback.

What is the difference between Geography Engineering vs Civil Engineering?

AspectGeography EngineeringCivil Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, or related fieldBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, GIS labs, urban planning officesConstruction sites, design offices, infrastructure projects
Industry UsageUrban planning, environmental management, GIS mappingBuilding infrastructure, transportation, water resources

Geography Engineering focuses on spatial data, GIS, and environmental analysis, often working in urban planning and environmental sectors. Civil Engineering emphasizes designing and constructing physical structures like bridges and roads. Both fields require related degrees but serve different industry needs and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Geography Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,747 per year, or $47 per hour.

Planner IV

Baton Rouge, LA

HNTB
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for applying planning strategies utilizing various technologies and tools to gather and analyze data, assess outcomes, and develop reporting and visuals to effectively communicate findings. This position performs tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with multi-discipline team members, from concept development through project completion. This position develops technical solutions and strategies for small-scale planning projects or for portions of larger projects and may serve as a task leader or project manager on a limited basis for select small scale project or task assignee on multiple projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
  • Develops and maintains client meetings and interactions.
  • Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.
  • Develops conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects.
  • Leads tasks under general direction related to the preparation and production of technical plans, studies, written reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Responsible for significant portions of presentations and public facilitation.
  • Coordinates with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis to complete assigned tasks.
  • Assists in directing teams for small or medium sized tasks for projects.
  • Mentors and provides direction on the work of less experienced staff.
  • Assists in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals and responses to RFP's for projects.
  • Writes major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects. Also coordinates and synthesizes the contributions of others.
  • Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.
  • Develops planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.
  • Leads planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 6 years related professional experience, or
  • Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 5 yrs of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Remains aware of new software tools available and stays current with the latest industry tools.
  • Integrates different sources of data to provide findings and recommendations to more experienced staff to move the project forward and determine solutions. Provides direction to less experienced staff.
  • Develops a research plan and supervises the research and technical analysis of less experienced staff.
  • Leads the preparation of the report by writing portions of the report and reviewing and incorporating materials from others.
  • Manages a portion of the agenda by leading the discussion of an agenda item.

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Envision, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Additional Information

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Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA

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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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