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Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Airport Terminal Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

$100K - $156K/yr

Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Mentors junior and mid-level staff. What We Prefer: * Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.

Senior Planner

Mount Vernon, WA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

... junior staff members. * Responds to and assists with the fulfillment of public records requests ... Principles and practices of urban planning. * Conflict management and mediation methods. * Planning ...

... junior staff members. Responds to and assists with the fulfillment of public records requests ... Principles and practices of urban planning. Conflict management and mediation methods. Planning ...

Lead Urban Designer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$135K - $189K/yr

Mentor and elevate the team - Provide guidance, technical expertise, and mentoring to more junior members of the Urban Design + Planning Studio, and collaborate across disciplines, including climate ...

Mentor and elevate the team - Provide guidance, technical expertise, and mentoring to more junior members of the Urban Design + Planning Studio, and collaborate across disciplines, including climate ...

Oversee and mentor junior planners or internal team members * Ensure project timelines and ... Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

Junior Project Manager

Floral Park, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a ... design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business ...

Senior Urban Designer I

Miami, FL · On-site

$97K - $104K/yr

... planning and design deliverables. This role synthesizes analytical research, urban systems ... The position provides mentorship to junior staff while supporting project managers in coordinating ...

Junior Project Manager

Floral Park, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a ... design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business ...

ZGF is seeking an Entry-Level Urban Designer to be based in our Portland office. At ZGF, we thrive ... Perform elementary planning or landscape assignments and work collaboratively with others toward ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior urban planner in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior urban planner?

A Junior Urban Planner assists in the development and implementation of plans for urban areas, focusing on land use, zoning, transportation, and community development. They conduct research, analyze data, and help prepare reports and presentations for senior planners and stakeholders. Their role involves ensuring sustainable and efficient urban growth while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. Junior Urban Planners often work for government agencies, consulting firms, or nonprofit organizations.

What types of projects and tasks can a junior urban planner expect to work on?

As a Junior Urban Planner, you can expect to support senior planners in projects such as site assessments, land use studies, and community engagement initiatives. Typical tasks include gathering and analyzing data, preparing maps and reports, assisting in public meetings, and reviewing development proposals. You'll often collaborate with architects, engineers, public officials, and community stakeholders to contribute to comprehensive planning solutions. This role provides valuable exposure to a variety of urban planning processes, offering on-the-job learning and growth opportunities for those interested in advancing within the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the junior urban planner position, and why are they important?

A Junior Urban Planner needs a background in urban planning, geography, or related fields, along with foundational knowledge of zoning laws and land use principles. Familiarity with GIS software, AutoCAD, and data analysis tools is commonly required, and internships or certification through organizations like the American Planning Association (APA) can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for producing thorough planning reports, collaborating on multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to sustainable, community-focused projects.

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Infographic showing various Junior Urban Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,068 per year, or $27 per hour.

Airport Terminal Planner

HNTB

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

It is an exciting time to join HNTB's aviation planning practice! We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent analytical and communication skills and a passion for aviation to help deliver our large portfolio of aviation planning projects at the nation's largest and most exciting airports. The successful candidate will broad experience in one or more of the following aviation planning disciplines: landside, terminal, airside, economics, or environmental. This position can be located at a variety of HNTB office locations.
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:

  • Directs and oversees technical work for a wide variety of airport planning and preliminary design projects.
  • Leads capacity analyses for airport facilities.
  • Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS.
  • Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.
  • Interprets and oversees airport simulation models.
  • Highly responsive to client requests.
  • Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
  • Helps build client relationships.
  • Assists with business development activities including proposal preparation and interviews.
  • Mentors junior and mid-level staff.

What We Prefer:

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 6 years of experience.
  • Extensive airport planning experience at large hub airports.
  • Project Management experience with a focus on profitability.
  • Strong understanding of the aviation industry.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Las Vegas, NV (Via Austi Parkway), Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oakland, CA

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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $100,048.18 - $156,485.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $95,879.51 - $149,965.37. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $104,216.85 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Nevada is $87,542.15 - $136,924.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $91,710.82 - $143,445.15. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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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