Multimodal Transportation Planner & Analyst I

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a Transportation Planner/Analyst I to support long-range transportation planning and large-scale regional projects. Working within the Policy and Strategic Planning team, you will contribute to multimodal studies, develop sketch-level concepts, maps, diagrams, and transportation and land-use analyses to inform leadership decisions.

You will engage with local and regional planners, partner agencies, and community groups; analyze data with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
Three years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, and analytics or related fields.
Familiarity with public transport planning principles and application, reliability issues and metrics to measure these.
Ability to deliver plans within tight timescales in multi-stakeholder environments.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret outputs for varied audiences.
Experience with at least one transportation software or data visualization tool (Tableau, Excel, GIS, CAD, Synchro, Vissim, Replica).
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Excel assessment may be required during interviews.
Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and collaborate to resolve issues.
Excellent organizational, analytical, multitasking, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate project concepts and create maps and diagrams of transportation infrastructure.
Support development of regional modal plans and initiatives.
Support MBTA engagement in regional multimodal projects by analyzing impacts and tradeoffs.
Serve as MBTA representative on planning studies convened by partner agencies.
Develop and execute process improvements to enhance multimodal collaboration with MBTA stakeholders.
Conduct research and analysis and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Analyze, compile, and visualize data using Excel, GIS, Tableau, etc.
Draft memoranda and slide decks summarizing analyses and recommendations for presentations.
Engage with local/regional planning staff and community groups to incorporate stakeholder feedback.
Visit work sites, transit stations, and attend off-site meetings as needed.
Respond to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
Adhere to Authority policies (EEO, Anti-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment/Anti-Retaliation).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may focus on specific departments or locations.