Transportation Planning Specialist - Data & Funding

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Planning Specialist for the Department of Transportation to support the development and maintenance of transportation funding plans. You will analyze data, review engineering information, and coordinate project details to ensure funding aligns with schedules and program needs.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing planning systems, preparing reports, coordinating funding, engaging with public groups, and monitoring obligations through

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans and cost data to support accurate project programming
• Maintain transportation planning systems and update project information as needed
• Prepare written and oral reports that summarize project status and program needs
• Work with project managers to align funding with project schedules
• Attend meetings and share program information with community groups and officials
• Use transportation databases to monitor obligations and produce required reports

Skills

Project analysis

Data management

Report preparation

Funding coordination

Public engagement

System oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Civil Engineer Trainee program

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Planning Specialist for the Department of Transportation to support the development and maintenance of transportation funding plans. You will analyze data, review engineering information, and coordinate project details to ensure funding aligns with schedules and program needs.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing planning systems, preparing reports, coordinating funding, engaging with public groups, and monitoring obligations through