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Title:  Energy Planner/Senior Energy Planner (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Job Number: 421 
Salary: $84,565.00 - $148,592.08 
Department/Office: Public Works & Development
Division:  Planning
Location: 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type: Salary Full-Time 
Posting Date: 02/19/2026 
Closing Date: 03/12/2026 

 

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.       

 

NOTE:

  • The full salary for the Energy Planner position is $84,565.00 to $135,083.00 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience
  • While the full hiring range for the Senior Energy Planner is $93,021.24  to $148,592.08 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
    • Additional Senior Energy Planner Requirements:
      • 6+ years of revelant experience. 
    • Additional Senior Energy Planner Job Duties:
      • Analyzes land development requests for compliance with the Land Development Code, the Comprehensive plan, design guidelines, and general planning principles. Collaborates with different referral agencies and addresses conflicts between agencies, applicants, and the public.
      • Develops and implements programs, systems, and processes required to review, inspect, track, and report all energy development activity in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Serves as team lead on special projects for the Department, including drafting code revisions.
      • Represents the County on regional boards/committees and serves as alternative Local Government Designee with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission.

         

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Responsible for processing and managing energy related activity associated with oil & gas development, solar, wind, battery, and other energy projects within unincorporated Arapahoe County. Coordinates with the public, county departments, outside agencies, and developers when reviewing and making recommendations on complex energy-related requests.

DUTIES:

  • Performs a variety of complex professional duties associated with the review and administration of energy-related planning cases.
  • Coordinates development proposals with applicants and consultants, tracks application chronology in project management software.
  • Serves as project manager, primarily under general guidance of the Energy Program Manager, for these complicated land development applications from the pre-submittal meeting through final documentation.
  • Engages with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), natural resources agencies of the Federal and State Governments, Arapahoe County residents, and the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners on matters related to energy development in Arapahoe County.
  • Assists and participates in the development and implementation of programs, systems, and processes required to review, inspect, track, and report all energy development activities in unincorporated Arapahoe County.
  • Coordinates and conducts pre-submittal meetings for proposed energy projects.
  • Responds to public requests for planning and zoning information.
  • Facilitates meetings and resolves issues with operators, developers, public agencies, residents, neighborhoods, and other stakeholders; attends evening meetings as needed.
  • Ensures the Land Development Code aligns with current energy best practices and processes changes to meet those practices. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and County adopted codes governing the planning, siting, and development of energy facilities. Ability to interpret and apply zoning regulations applicable to oil and gas, solar, and other energy development. 
  • Knowledge of environmental issues and best management practices associated with energy development, including oil & gas, solar, and wind.
  • Ability to represent the County at a variety of professional meetings and to represent both technical and policy-level positions with respect to land development and related planning goals and requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and workloads with sensitive time constraints.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): 

  • Accountability
  • Accessibility
  • Inclusivity
  • Integrity

 

Education and Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Environmental Science/Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field
  • At least four (4) years of relevant experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered. 

 

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

  • Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
  • Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is generally confined to a standard office environment with periodic site visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

  • Spends 70% of the time sitting and 30% of the time either standing or walking.
  • Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
  • Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
  • Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
  • Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
  • Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
  • Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

  • Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
  • Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
  • Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

 

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. 
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