Senior Transportation Planner, City of Charlotte

Title:  Senior Transportation Planner

Type: Full-Time Position

Close Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:00 AM

Location: Charlotte

Pay:  $87,368.00 - $109,210.00 Commensurate with Experience

The City of Charlotte’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a leader to work within the department’s Strategic Mobility Division, with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and innovative thinking to help shape our mobility planning initiatives. The Transportation Planner III is part of a team of planners and engineers responsible for advancing transportation policies, and planning for Charlotte’s future mobility investment. This position will collaborate across departments, partner agencies, and the community to achieve multimodal solutions that shape our rapid growth and development.
Among its many responsibilities, this position will support the Department in project development and prioritization, Vision Zero planning and advancement, and continued implementation of the Strategic Mobility Plan. This position requires a high level of technical, project management, and communication skills.

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Planner II - Charlotte Department of Transportation

Close Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:59 AM
Salary: $71,486-$80,433
Section: Charlotte Department of Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

Introduction:

The Transportation Planner II position is housed in the Strategic Mobility Division of the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) and is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning Charlotte's future mobility network and investments. This team collaborates across departments, partner agencies, and the community to achieve multimodal solutions that shape and support Charlotte's rapid growth and development. Critical responsibilities of this Division include implementing the Strategic Mobility Plan, supporting implementation of transportation elements in the UDO, and the development and programming of locally funded multimodal capital projects.

Full description and application available here.

Community Planner (Transportation) - Federal Highway Administration

Closing date: 05/21/2024
Salary: $143,736 - $191,900
Locations: Juneau, AK; Montgomery, AL; Little Rock, AR; Phoenix, AZ; an 65 other locations

Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership, program expertise and technical support for the implementation of Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Planning program with an emphasis on transportation planning, programming, and project development. This position is also responsible for providing technical assistance to FHWA staff, State and local agencies, and other parties in the development and implementation of transportation planning techniques and processes.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - Federal Transit Administration

Closing Date: 04/10/2024
Salary: $151,894 - $191,900 per year
Locations: Atlanta, GA; Cambridge, MA; San Juan, PR; Seattle, WA

Summary

This is a public notice for FTA authorized Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist (2101) positions open to U.S. Citizens. This position supports the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist - Federal Transit Administration

Closing date: 04/09/2024
Salary: $163,964 - $191,900
Location: Washington, D.C.

Summary

The positions are in the FTA Office of Environmental Policy and Programs (TPE-30) and will serve as the Division Chief for one of three Divisions. You will direct and supervise environmental professionals to develop and deliver environmental regulations, policies, and programs to integrate environmental decision making in transit planning and projects, and to minimize the environmental impacts. You will also supervise the provision of technical assistance and training.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Community Planner - Federal Transit Administration

Closing date: 04/08/2024
Salary: $163,964-$191,900
Location: Washington DC

Summary

The employee serves as a Supervisory Community Planner in the Planning Grants Management and Implementation Division, Office of Planning, Office of Planning and Environment, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation. The incumbent works to successfully implement Federal planning and capital grants, manage transit-oriented development planning activities and supports delivery of technical assistance on metropolitan and statewide transportation planning.

Full description and application available here.

Assistant Commissioner for Transit Development - New York City Department of Transportation

Full-time

Location: Manhattan

No Exam Required

Department: Transit Development

Salary Range: $88,437.00 - $$228,190.00

Job Description

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) seeks an experienced, innovative, visionary and empathetic candidate to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Transit, responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of TPM, the Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing a large portfolio of highly visible and complex transportation projects that support improved bus service and better public transportation in New York City, as well as building a diverse and inclusive team supporting that effort.

Full description and application available here.

Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/. 

Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Regional Transportation Authority 
Human Resources 24-SASP
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604 

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The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and application available here.

Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/.

Salary minimum to mid-point: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. The RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $67,565.63 to $101,348.45

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Regional Transportation Authority
Human Resources 24-PSSPI
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and instructions for applying available here.

Transportation Specialist, BIL - US Department of Transportation

Closing Date: 04/29/2024
Salary: $72,553 - $158,860 per year
Location: negotiable after selection
Remote job: No
Telework Eligible: Yes

Summary

The Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (S3), comprising the Asst Secretary for Transportation Policy, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Research & Technology and the Build America Bureau is the key policy advisor to the Secretary and provides control in changes of policies for the U.S. DOT, generating proposals and providing advice regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives across all modes of transportation.

Full description available here.

Transportation Planner - Sam Schwartz

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions.  Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Planner to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team within the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Project Development. The successful candidate will work as part of the in-house consultant team to advance CDOT’s priorities and planning efforts and help deliver robust Complete Street projects in Chicago. The candidate will support projects through various tasks, including data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, organized, and able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation. The successful candidate shall be able to understand larger project needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands under tight deadlines. The candidate will report to the City of Chicago Department of Transportation offices and is anticipated to be full-time in-person. The candidate will report to the offices of the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (2 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60602). Evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support public engagement events.

Full description and application available here.

Program Associate - Shared-Use Mobility Center

Position Title:      Program Associate 

Date Opened:      March 12, 2024

Date Closing: April 21, 2024 ‐ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Position Details: Full-time salaried position with benefits
Salary commensurate with experience: $50,000 – $67,000
Based in Chicago or Los Angeles area, with hybrid remote/in-office work location model.

General Overview:   

The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multimodal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, applied research, capacity-building, and technical assistance, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is expanding its technical assistance, capacity-building, research, and convening efforts through partnerships with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the State of California, and other public partners. Among other activities, SUMC is part of a capacity-building team for the USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program supporting disadvantaged and under-resourced communities, enabling them to advance transportation projects that support community-driven economic development, health, environment, mobility, and access goals. SUMC hosts the Mobility Innovation Collaborative and the Mobility Learning Center in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration to support transit agencies, cities, and regions nationwide in adopting innovative, multimodal mobility solutions, and improvements to transit access and information. SUMC works in partnership with CALSTART as the Program Administrator for the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Mobility Options (CMO) program, delivering approximately $35M in funding and capacity-building resources to disadvantaged and low-income communities across California in pursuit of mobility equity goals through zero-emission shared mobility pilots.

Full description and application available here.

Transportation Coordinator - Milwaukee County, WI

Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1400

Friday, March 1, 2024

Closing Date: March 17th, 2024 

Min. Hiring Rate: $66,539.20

Max Hiring Rate: $79,726.40 

Transportation Coordinator

Department of Health and Human Services

 

Position Description: The Transportation Coordinator will assist Milwaukee County residents, particularly residents with disabilities, veterans, and older adults, to access and navigate available public transportation options. This position will serve as the transportation resource expert within the Department of Health & Human Services including managing programs, budgets, contracts, and assets as well as documenting all transportation services. The Transportation Coordinator will maintain an online directory of transportation options, transportation policies, write grants, advocate for available, affordable, sustainable transportation options, and represent DHHS on local, state, and regional transportation advisory groups, as well as serving as the DHHS liaison with the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.

 

Full description and application available here.

Director of Transportation - Colorado Energy Office

Salary: $95,000-$125,000 Annually
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 3/5/2024 11:59 p.m. Mountain
Location: Denver Metro, CO

This position will lead CEO’s growing Transportation Fuels and Technology team. Over the last couple years, CEO has received a significant amount of new state and federal funding to accelerate transportation electrification. The team is in the midst of launching new programs and scaling up existing programs that ensure all Coloradans, particularly income-qualified Coloradans and those living in disproportionately impacted communities, have access to transportation electrification and its benefits. This position will support team members as they do this important work, while also leading high profile projects, drafting and testifying on legislation, and writing testimony and serving as an expert witness in utility proceedings.

Full description and application available here.

Transportation Planner I/II - City of Bellingham, WA

Salary: $86,496 - $110,040 Annually
Job type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Location: City of Bellingham, WA
Opening Date: 01/19/2024

Nature of Work

The Bellingham Public Works Department is looking for an experienced transportation planning professional who wants to help plan and implement the City’s commitment to provide an interconnected, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of the community. This position offers the opportunity to continue the city’s ongoing leadership and innovation in multimodal and active transportation planning. Join our team today!

• Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
• Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)

This position is open until filled with a first review of applications on Monday, 2/12/2024 at 8:30 am. The position may be closed at any time following the first review.

Full description and application are available here.

Statewide Transit Planning Manager - Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transit

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Closing at: Feb 12 2024 at 23:55 EST

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Statewide Transit Planning Manager position. The position is responsible for managing strategic planning efforts for DRPT’s Public Transportation Division and will both manage and facilitate various types of statewide public transportation projects, planning studies, and initiatives. This position will also manage planning needs with the Public Transportation Division by leading staff and consultant teams that are conducting studies on behalf of DRPT and/or its customers. The position will represent DRPT’s Public Transportation Division in studies, projects and initiatives conducted by other agencies and organizations as needed.

Full description and application are available here.

Transportation Planner I/II/III - Civiltech Engineering, Inc.

Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering and planning consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. Our projects involve pedestrian and bike studies, roadway safety studies, ADA transition plans, transit plans, and freight studies, with a strong emphasis on community engagement. . 

We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing team of urban planners at our Chicago Loop office.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@civiltechinc.com

Transit Systems Architect - CTA

Transit Systems Architect - (24000021) Hybrid Role

Application Deadline: 02/09/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, acts as lead for the routine and long term, data maintenance of the Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS), CTA’s AVL System. Monitors schedule, service, routing, and stop changes and incorporate into AVAS system. Maintains audio files, public service announcements, and schedule new recordings. Delivers the AVAS distribution process to entire CTA fleet. Serves as key resource in the evaluation of AVAS, Bus Tracker, and related data.

Full description and application available here.

Strategic Planning Manager I - King County MTD, Seattle, WA

Salary: $127,483.20 - $161,595.20 Annually

Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Department: MTD - Metro Transit

Opening Date: 01/11/2024

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Number: 2023SJ20730

Division: Rail

Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary:

King County’s Metro Transit Department has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager I in the Director’s Office. This senior leader will report to Rail’s Deputy Division Director and will work in partnership with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure that Metro provides world- class service while advancing the following strategic priorities within Rail:

• Culture of care
• Provide operational excellence
• Deliver on time expansions
• Maintain healthy and resilient partnerships with Sound Transit and the Seattle Department of Transportation, our partners in Rail Service Delivery

Full post and application available here.

Transit Project Manager - Minnesota Department of Transportation

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 12/26/2023
Closing Date: 01/24/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept
Division/Unit: Transit / Transit Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes - 15% of time
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status: Classified 
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214/MAPE
Telework Eligible: Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Job Summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located in Duluth, Bemidji, or Detroit Lakes, MN. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion and will be required to attend monthly staff meetings at Central Office in St. Paul, MN.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.