Remote Transportation Planner – GIS & MPO Focus

Michigan Department of Transportation; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation in Grand Rapids is seeking a Transportation Planner to support regional planning initiatives and GIS-enabled analyses. You will coordinate with RTP staff, MPO committees, and other agencies to advance project development and travel demand modeling.

Roles emphasize interaction with public meetings and coordination between Grand Region, Central Office, and Transportation Service Center staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in planning, GIS, geography, or related fields.
• Two years of professional transportation planning experience for Planner 10 or two years needed for P11; Planner 9 requires no specific amount.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support transportation planning activities for the Grand Region, including liaison with MPO committees, RPAs, and public meetings.
• Provide GIS support across the Grand Region and assist in Travel Demand Models and MOT impact analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, GIS, or related field

Job description

The Michigan Department of Transportation in Grand Rapids is seeking a Transportation Planner to support regional planning initiatives and GIS-enabled analyses. You will coordinate with RTP staff, MPO committees, and other agencies to advance project development and travel demand modeling.

Roles emphasize interaction with public meetings and coordination between Grand Region, Central Office, and Transportation Service Center staff.