60 Planning engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Planning Engineer Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications for a planning engineer typically include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or construction science and experience working in construction as an artisan or a management intern. Aside from an understanding of construction methods, you need excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions under pressure. Earning a certificate in construction management can offer additional experience and preparation for a career as a planning engineer.

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Top Types Of Planning Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Planning Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Entry Level Transmission Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $92,000 - $124,000

    Entry Level Transmission Planning Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Transmission Planning Engineer jobs pay between $92,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Transmission Planning Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Transmission Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $92,000 - $124,000

    Transmission Planning Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Transmission Planning Engineer jobs pay between $92,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Transmission Planning Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $104,500 - $143,500

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  • System Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $98,000 - $157,000

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  • Part Time Transmission Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $92,000 - $124,000

    Part Time Transmission Planning Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Part Time Transmission Planning Engineer jobs pay between $92,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Part Time Transmission Planning Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Power Transmission Engineer

    Salary range: $127,000 - $136,000

    The main responsibilities of a power transmission engineer revolve around planning routes for energy transmission. In this career, you play a pivotal part in the power system’s infrastructure. Your duties are to survey maps and GIS data to estimate the best path of transmission lines from the energy source (e.g. power plant) to the end user (e.g. home, building, street light, etc.). You need to be able to plan the most efficient route while simultaneously addressing safety standards and environmental laws. In addition to the planning and logistics of the power system, a power transmission engineer oversees the construction of the power system.

  • Npcc

    Salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

    Npcc is a typical job search query Most salaries for Npcc jobs pay between $65,500 (25th percentile) and $93,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Npcc job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Contract Transmission Planning Engineer

    Salary range: $92,000 - $124,000

    Contract Transmission Planning Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Transmission Planning Engineer jobs pay between $92,000 (25th percentile) and $124,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Transmission Planning Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Tara Powergem

    Salary range: $26,500 - $38,000

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  • Senior Transmission Planner

    Salary range: $73,500 - $104,000

    Senior Transmission Planner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Transmission Planner jobs pay between $73,500 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Transmission Planner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.