Transportation Planner Series - Local Program

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an entry- to senior-level St. Louis District STIP Programmer in Chesterfield, MO to support statewide transportation program planning and project prioritization.

You’ll work with the Asset Management Coordinator on STIP-related planning and data-driven decision making. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, developing recommendations, maintaining databases, coordinating with local agencies, and overseeing federal funds

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Studies objectives and methods of data collection, analysis, and reduction for assigned projects.
• Conducts research to gather information and prepares analyses of collected data.
• Develops recommendations and maintains programs, databases, and historical files.
• Liaises between the department and local agencies/regional planning organizations; assists in meeting transportation goals.
• Administers federal funds for projects, reviews requirements, and monitors funding levels.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Four years of transportation planning/engineering experience

Tools

Databases

Job description

Posting closes 08/28/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - Local Programs - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position will serve as the St. Louis District's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Programmer. Primary duties include closely working with the Asset Management Coordinator on planning efforts and prioritization of all Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects related to taking care of the system.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Studies objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects.
• Conducts research to gather information, reviews information to ensure validity of materials, and prepares analyses of the collected data.
• Develops recommendations and prepares projected data; maintains programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public; provides assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
• Administers federal funds for various projects, including reviewing program requirements, documents and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More Reasons To Love This Position

• MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
• At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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