Senior Planner or Planning Analyst

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,597 - 133,120; Full time

Job summary

A regional transportation planning agency in Saint Paul is seeking candidates for two positions: Senior Planner (Highway Policy Focus) and Planning Analyst (Highway Policy Focus). The Senior Planner will be involved in analysis and research related to highway projects, while the Planning Analyst will lead planning activities and manage communications with stakeholders. Competitive annual salaries range from $95,597 to $133,120 based on qualifications. Minimum qualifications include education in urban planning or a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in analysis, research, and highway funding work.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and research on highway projects.
• Manage consultant studies on highway policy prioritization.
• Serve as primary contact for highway policy communications.

Education

Urban Planning or closely related field

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council’s Metropolitan Transportation Services division conducts planning for the regional transportation system that includes highways, transit, aviation, freight, and bicycle and pedestrian connections. The Council is the region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

One (1) position to fill at either level depending on selected candidate’s qualifications:

The Senior Planner (Highway Policy Focus) will work on projects that involve analysis, research, highway funding work, presentations, policy development, and policy implementation on highway projects.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $95,597- $114,400 annually

The Planning Analyst (Highway Policy Focus) will lead highway policy planning activities for the department, including being the manager for highway policy/prioritization consultant studies and being one of the primary communication points of contact for MnDOT, counties, and cities on highway policy and major highway projects.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $108,659 - $133,120 annually

See complete job posting for minimum qualifications required for education in urban planning or closely related field AND work experience.