Transit Planning Lead - Data & Multimodal Insights

DGS Office of External Affairs; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Planner 2 to lead transit planning and data analysis within the Planning and Data Analysis Unit in Newington, CT.

The role involves developing transit plans and studies, coordinating with transit providers on planning initiatives, synthesizing data from multiple sources, and producing technical reports and presentations to support decision-making and statewide mobility goals.

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience in transportation planning or related field.
• At least 1 year coordinating complex planning projects.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices, and methodologies.
• Ability to develop and use planning software including planning models.

Responsibilities

• Lead transit planning and data analysis within the Planning and Data Analysis Unit.
• Develop transit plans and studies.
• Coordinate with transit providers on planning initiatives.
• Synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources and produce technical reports.

Skills

Transit planning experience

Project coordination

Data analysis and visualization

Communication skills

Multi-modal planning knowledge

Planning software proficiency

Job description

Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Planner 2 to lead transit planning and data analysis within the Planning and Data Analysis Unit in Newington, CT.

The role involves developing transit plans and studies, coordinating with transit providers on planning initiatives, synthesizing data from multiple sources, and producing technical reports and presentations to support decision-making and statewide mobility goals.