Urban Travel Analytics Transportation Planner - Remote

Michigan Department of Transportation; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner to support urban travel analysis within the Urban Travel Analysis Unit. The role involves working with MPOs, analyzing transportation data, and contributing to travel demand models while supporting planning efforts for Michigan’s urban regions.

The position emphasizes data-driven forecasting, socioeconomic trend analysis, and collaboration across MDOT teams.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree with extensive coursework in planning or related fields.
• Experience in transportation planning, mapping or assessment of systems.
• Ability to analyze socioeconomic trends for metropolitan planning.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS and statistical tools for data analysis.
• Analyze socioeconomic data to inform transportation planning.
• Build and refine travel demand models.
• Collaborate with MPOs on long-range transportation plans.
• Identify potential roadway capacity issues.
• Perform regional and project-level forecasting.

Skills

GIS

Statistical analysis

Travel demand modeling

Data analysis

Collaboration with MPOs

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Statistical tools

Job description

Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner to support urban travel analysis within the Urban Travel Analysis Unit. The role involves working with MPOs, analyzing transportation data, and contributing to travel demand models while supporting planning efforts for Michigan’s urban regions.

The position emphasizes data-driven forecasting, socioeconomic trend analysis, and collaboration across MDOT teams.