Hybrid Transportation Planner - Data, Policy & Equity

Regional Plan Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Regional Plan Association seeks a Transportation Planner to conduct rigorous research across transportation, energy and environment, and housing to inform urban policy for the NY metro region. The role collaborates with staff and reports to the Vice President for Transportation, contributing to multi-project efforts in a dynamic office in New York City.

The successful candidate will handle GIS-driven analysis, data visualization, and policy memos, requiring 2–5 years of relevant experience and a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with demonstrated research experience; concentration in urban studies/urban planning or related fields.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, writing and presentation skills; team experience essential.
• Two to five years of professional experience for Transportation Planner; ability to balance multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical, geographic, and policy analysis of plans, programs, data, and reports on demographic and economic trends, regional land use, transportation, housing, energy trends, and climate and environmental policies.
• Provide technical support on research projects and advocacy campaigns; research climate, energy, housing, transportation, and land use policies at local, state, and federal levels.
• Organize, maintain, and visualize diverse datasets.
• Draft memos and reports.

Skills

GIS

Python

R

LLMs

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

JavaScript

Education

Master's degree in urban studies/urban planning/environmental sciences/geography/sociology/public policy/economics/statistics/civil engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Regional Plan Association seeks a Transportation Planner to conduct rigorous research across transportation, energy and environment, and housing to inform urban policy for the NY metro region. The role collaborates with staff and reports to the Vice President for Transportation, contributing to multi-project efforts in a dynamic office in New York City.

The successful candidate will handle GIS-driven analysis, data visualization, and policy memos, requiring 2–5 years of relevant experience and a