Job Title
Principal Transportation Planner - Planning and Engineering Support
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning & Engineering, Transportation Planning
Location
NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)
Travel
Job Description
The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to provide planning and technical expertise in support of expediting engineering-oriented projects in the region, including roadway and multimodal projects. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience as well as a current resume.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following- Coordinating with internal/external partners to determine the appropriate identification and evaluation of alternative alignments and transportation modes
- Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
- Participating in public involvement activities
- Conducting and reviewing highly technical analyses
- Coordinating with appropriate transportation and resource agencies
- Preparing and reviewing correspondence, technical reports, executive summaries, grant applications, and other documents
- Preparing and delivering oral presentations
Required Skills:- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, familiarity with Microsoft Teams desired
- Familiarity with civil engineering principles, design, and project development
- Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods (e.g., engineering)
- At least five years of job-related experience
- Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required
Starting Salary Range:Minimum of $85,798.06 - $102,957.67 annually
Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.
