Transportation Planner

About the role

The Transportation Planner at MetroCOG will perform professional and technical work involving transportation policy and planning, including data collection, analysis and reporting; oversight of transportation studies, programs, and special projects; report writing; grant identification, writing, and administration; project management; participation on technical advisory committees and working groups; government relations; public outreach and education; and other responsibilities pertaining to the transportation planning process.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Oversight of transportation studies, programs, and special projects
• Report writing
• Grant identification, writing, and administration
• Project management (including procurement, contract negotiation, implementation, and closeout)
• Participation on technical advisory committees and working groups
• Government relations
• Public outreach and education

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Regional/City/Urban Planning, Transportation/Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a closely related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral & written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations
• Proficient with computer software
• Build and maintain working relationships with agency staff, board members, municipal partners, consultants, appointed and elected officials and members of the public

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid vacation and holidays

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Contact Information

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Matthew Fulda
Executive Director
Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 925
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: info@ctmetro.org

Please indicate “MetroCOG -Transportation Planner” in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until June 3rd, 2026; however, position will remain open until filled.