Asset Planning Planner — Transit Capital Strategy

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting pass

Health coverage

Pension plans

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Planner in Asset Planning to analyze capital asset conditions and develop investment strategies across a multibillion-dollar asset base. The role supports the Twenty-Year Needs Assessments and Five-Year Capital Plan, with initial focus on subway CBTC signal modernization and bottleneck mitigation.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in GIS and data visualization, and collaboration across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Economics, Architecture, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• Three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the MTA network and Capital Program.

Responsibilities

• Support development of investment prioritization documents for Twenty-Year Needs Assessments and Five-Year Capital Plans.
• Develop knowledge of assets and their role in delivering transit services.
• Assist in planning tools and strategies, especially CBTC modernization and bottleneck mitigation.
• Navigate large asset databases to guide planning and prioritization of capital investments.
• Use GIS and data visualization to develop graphics, maps, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across the MTA.
• Develop capital investment strategies based on condition, performance, safety, and reliability.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

GIS

Data analytics

Visualization tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

GIS software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Planner in Asset Planning to analyze capital asset conditions and develop investment strategies across a multibillion-dollar asset base. The role supports the Twenty-Year Needs Assessments and Five-Year Capital Plan, with initial focus on subway CBTC signal modernization and bottleneck mitigation.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in GIS and data visualization, and collaboration across multiple