Office of Transportation Planning Sustainable Transportation Co-op Spring 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for a Sustainable Transportation Co-op for Spring 2027. The role supports planning activities toward a lower-emission, climate-resilient transportation system.

You will work on datasets, geospatial analysis, and reporting while developing a broad set of transportation planning skills. Ideal candidates communicate well, manage projects, and write clearly for briefings and decks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a small team and take initiative.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Clear writing for reports, briefings, and slide decks.
• Experience with GIS data and spatial analysis.
• Interest in transportation planning and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with relevant datasets and analytical tools.
• Work on topics including EV charging demand and emissions impact analyses.
• Perform geospatial analysis using internal MassDOT transportation modeling tools and data.
• Document methodologies and prepare summary slide decks, briefings, and reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Technical writing

MS Office

GIS data

Quantitative data analysis

Transportation policy interest

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

MS Excel

Job description

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Job Description - Office of Transportation Planning Sustainable Transportation Co-op Spring 2027 (260006IX)

Job Description

Office of Transportation Planning Sustainable Transportation Co-op Spring 2027 - ( 260006IX )

Description

Position Summary

The Sustainable Transportation Team’s work includes planning activities that contribute to a lower emission, more climate resilient transportation system. The Co-Op will be responsible for undertaking a range of projects that support this effort.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with relevant datasets and analytical tools.
• Work on a range of topics that include electric vehicle charging demand, improving datasets relevant to clean transportation investments, and quantifying impacts of investments on emissions.
• Undertake combination of geospatial analysis, application of internal MassDOT transportation modeling tools and data and general research. These may be self-contained projects or done in support of larger initiatives.
• Documenting methodologies, producing summary slide decks, briefings, and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Solution-oriented and able to work effectively in a small team environment and take initiative when required.
• Strong project management skills, able to plan and organize work.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely including, reports, briefings, and slide decks.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity and experience with GIS data and tools (e.g. QGIS or ArcGIS Pro), and a working knowledge of how to conduct spatial analysis and research.
• Comfortable working with and organizing quantitative data.
• Interest in transportation planning and public policy a plus.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza

Job

Environmental and Energy

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

20.00 - 25.00 Yearly

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Bargaining Unit : Non

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes