Principal Planner, Transportation Technology and Operations

New World Medical, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,089 - 131,210; Full time

Job summary

New World Medical, Inc. is seeking a Principal Planner for Transportation Technology and Operations to enhance the integration of transportation technology into planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will conduct in-depth research, analyze trends relating to transportation technologies, and partake in public policy development. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills. The salary range is $70,089.77-$131,210.76 annually, ensuring a competitive compensation for the right individual.

Qualifications

• 3 years of applied experience in transportation technology.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems.
• Strong computer background including database management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and manage studies related to transportation technology.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve mobility and accessibility.
• Educate and train the region’s planning community on technology topics.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Geographic Information Systems

Programming and database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, public policy

Master's degree in transportation planning

Job description

Title

Principal Planner, Transportation Technology and Operations

Department

NJTPA

Reports To

Senior Manager, Analytical and Planning Tools

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Analytical and Planning Tools, the Principal Planner for Transportation Technology and Operations will be responsible for identifying and facilitating the integration of transportation technology into a wide array of the agency’s planning initiatives and capital investments. The incumbent will also contribute to planning processes both internal and external to the NJTPA, with the purpose of identifying emerging transportation technologies and increasing the region’s understanding of them and providing guidance for their implementation in accordance with NJTPA regional planning goals, regional performance measures, and investment strategy.

Innovative transportation technologies have the potential to transform the transportation network of the region. This role involves conducting research, managing planning studies, and contributing to various planning efforts to advance NJTPA’s planning goals and policies as identified in Connecting Communities, its Long-Range Transportation Plan. Responsibilities include researching how transportation technology can improve roadway safety, reduce air pollution, improve access and mobility, reduce vehicle miles traveled, enhance the region’s resilience, move freight efficiently, advance agency efforts to enhance technology in traffic signals, and evaluate the impacts of transportation technology at the local level. This work also supports the advancement of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies in the federally required NJTPA congestion management process.

Coordination with external stakeholders at the state and local level will also be important. The incumbent will participate in state and regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) initiatives, regional Travel Demand Management efforts, connected and autonomous vehicle technology, the development and application of transportation data, on-demand transportation services (microtransit) and transit technology.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research, manage studies, and analyze trends related to the development of transportation technology, the growth of transportation data and analytics, including ITS, connected and autonomous vehicles, micro-mobility and other on-demand mobility services, and their effects on transportation planning, infrastructure needs and transportation policy.
• Assist the agency and planning partners in developing strategies and applications of transportation technology to improve mobility and accessibility within the NJTPA region across all modes while addressing equity and sustainability concerns.
• Participate in internal and partner agency efforts to educate, train, and provide professional development for the region’s planning community on relevant transportation technology topics as requested.

Additional Functions

• Represent the NJTPA on various stakeholder groups, including ITS-NJ, NJDOT’s Complete Team, NJDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan emphasis teams, NJ STIC, and others as requested.
• Prepare reports, memos, and presentations on transportation technology and the use of transportation data for internal and external audiences.
• Support NJTPA planning programs and studies, such as analyzing data, providing policy guidance, and offering subject‑matter expertise on draft deliverables. Activities include participating in Technical Advisory Committees for relevant studies and projects, assisting in developing transportation tools, and supporting NJTPA‑funded ITS projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, public policy, or related field.
• Three (3) years of applied experience in applying transportation technology to planning practices and policy development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong computer background, including familiarity with database management and analytical tools.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems.
• At the university’s discretion, education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with a master’s degree in transportation planning, public policy, engineering, or related technical field, specializing in transportation technology planning.
• Demonstrated program management and organizational skills.

Bargaining Unit

PSA

Range / Band

25

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $70,089.77-$131,210.76 (USD). This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items. Benefits can be found at https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

Exempt, Full‑Time