Principal Transportation Planner - Planning and Engineering Support

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (e.g., engineering) and at least five years of job-related experience. Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required.

Pay

Starting Salary Range: Minimum of $85,798.06 – $102,957.67 annually