Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Statewide Transportation Planning Division)

Austin Community College; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Transportation Planner to apply economic analysis tools for transportation projects in Michigan. You will conduct traffic analyses and support planning processes using GIS and other technical skills. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in relevant fields. Remote work may be considered based on needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester credits in relevant fields.
• Experience in transportation planning or related fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Apply Multi-Modal Economic Benefit Analysis platform.
• Conduct traffic analyses for transportation projects.
• Develop and utilize technical skills vital for planning.
• Generate data to support MDOT's planning processes and travel demand models.

Skills

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Traffic analysis

Data analysis

Travel demand modeling

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MMEBA platform

TREDIS

REMI

GIS

travel demand modeling software

statistical/data analysis

Job description

Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Statewide Transportation Planning Division)

This position is responsible for applying the Multi-Modal Economic Benefit Analysis (MMEBA) platform, developed with the Transportation Economic Development Impact System (TREDIS), Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) primary tool for evaluating the economic impacts of transportation investments. The role also uses the Regional Economic Models, Incorporated (REMI) platform as a forecasting and cross‑check tool to ensure consistency and reliability in results. These tools support estimates of the economic benefits generated by transportation investment packages across multiple modes, Five‑Year Programs, economic stimulus initiatives, and other assigned projects.

Additionally, this position conducts traffic analyses to prepare Travel Analysis Requests (TARs) for trunkline projects identified in MDOT’s Five‑Year Transportation Program (5YTP), working under the guidance of a senior‑level traffic analysis planner or higher. The position also develops and applies technical skills and tools essential to transportation planning, including Geographic Information System (GIS), travel demand modeling software, socio‑economic data development, freight data analysis, and statistical/data analysis. It generates critical data to support MDOT’s planning processes and travel demand models within the SUTA Section.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the professional (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: planning (city, community, environmental, regional, and/or urban), environmental studies and/or sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

Experience

• Transportation Planner 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Transportation Planner 10: One year of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.
• Transportation Planner P11: Two years of professional experience in the planning, mapping, or assessment of transportation, land use, environmental, or community systems equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at [e-mail].