Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) (Transit Technology Program Lead)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut DOT seeks a Transportation Planner 2 to lead statewide transit technology programs and projects across planning, evaluation, procurement and implementation. Based in Newington, CT, you will collaborate with internal teams, transit operators, municipalities and technology vendors to advance innovative transit solutions that improve safety, reliability, efficiency and customer experience.

The role spans systems engineering, project management, grant administration, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation planning, transit technology, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Project and program management skills with ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of transit operations, ITS, and emerging transit technologies.
• Technical aptitude to evaluate technology solutions, specifications, and vendor proposals.
• Strong coordination and communication with internal and external partners.
• Experience with federal and state transportation grants, procurement, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide transit technology programs and projects across planning, evaluation, procurement and implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, transit operators, municipalities and technology vendors to advance innovative transit solutions.

Skills

Transit technology

Systems engineering

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor management

Job description

The Transit Technology Program Lead leads Connecticut DOT's statewide transit technology programs and projects, working across strategic planning, technology evaluation, procurement, and implementation. Based in Newington, CT, this Transportation Planner 2 position collaborates with internal teams, transit operators, municipalities, and technology vendors to advance innovative transit solutions that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer experience. The role spans multidisciplinary responsibilities including systems engineering, project management, grant administration, stakeholder coordination, and technical advisory support for major initiatives like bus rapid transit, fare modernization, and transit signal priority.

Key qualifications:

• Experience in transportation planning, transit technology, systems engineering, or related fields
• Project and program management skills with ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex initiatives
• Knowledge of transit operations, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and emerging transit technologies
• Technical aptitude and ability to evaluate technology solutions, specifications, and vendor proposals
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills across internal and external partners
• Experience with federal and state transportation grants, procurement, and contract management