Transportation Planning - SW District

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Transportation Planner to conduct planning studies, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports across multiple transportation modes. The role offers entry to senior level paths within a CAREER-LADDER framework, with opportunities for advancement as skills grow.

The position involves coordinating with local agencies and MPOs, administering federal funds, and supporting statewide transportation goals under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, Planning, Economic Development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Study objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects.
• Conduct research to gather information, review information to ensure validity of materials, and prepare analyses of the collected data.
• Develop recommendations and prepare projected data; maintain programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public, and provide assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
• Administer federal funds for various projects, which includes reviewing program requirements, documents, and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds.

Skills

Data analysis

Data collection

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, Planning, Economic Development, or related field

Job description

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:

Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

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 moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. If you are hired as an entry-level or intermediate Transportation Planner, this opening is for one of ourCAREER-LADDERpositions 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.

• Study objectives and methods of collection, analysis, and reduction of data on assigned projects.
• Conduct research to gather information, review information to ensure validity of materials, and prepare analyses of the collected data.
• Develop recommendations and prepare projected data; maintain programs, databases, and historical files of related data.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, and the general public, and provide assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
• Administer federal funds for various projects, which includes reviewing program requirements, documents, and data, calculating and monitoring funding levels, and obligating funds.

• Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, Planning, Economic Development, or related field

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

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 ourCAREERS 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 HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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