Principal Planner–Transportation

NJTPA, Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,959 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NJTPA, Inc. is seeking a Principal Planner-Transportation in New Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on planning and implementing transportation infrastructure and policy. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess a deep understanding of best practices in this field.

The role supports the busy Middlesex County Office of Planning and involves technical planning work that contributes to the strategic plan, Destination 2040. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,959 to $80,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Technically proficient in transportation infrastructure planning.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex planning tasks.
• Deep understanding of transportation policy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage technical planning work for Middlesex County.
• Develop and implement transportation infrastructure plans.
• Engage in strategic planning initiatives for Destination 2040.

Job description

Compensation: $75,959 – 80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the Supervising Planner-Transportation within the Office of Planning, the Principal Planner-Transportation will be a technically proficient, detail-oriented, cutting-edge, creative and thoughtful, big thinker who demonstrates deep understanding of best practices for the planning and implementation of transportation infrastructure and policy across all travel modes to address the safe, equitable, and efficient movement of people and goods.The Principal Planner conducts and manages technical planning work of moderate complexity as a part of Middlesex County’s transportation planning program and does other related duties as required.

The Middlesex County Office of Planning is a busy, fast-paced office engaged in a county-wide strategic plan, Destination 2040, that guides the County’s policies, plans, programs, and investment decisions infive broad focus areas: Land Use, Development and Housing; Sustainability and Community Resilience; Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Communities; Economic Development and Workforce Competitiveness; and Transportation and Mobility.Comprising twenty-five urban, suburban, small-town, and rural municipalities, Middlesex County is New Jersey's second most populous county and is strategically located midway between New York and Philadelphia.