Transportation Planner FE

Introduction:
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). currently accepting applications for a Transportation Planner 2 position within the Office of Rail, Capital Planning, located in Newington, CT.

Position Highlights:
Monday‑Friday, Full‑Time, 40‑hour week. First shift at Newington. P‑4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit. Eligible for telework after successful completion of the test period.

• Lead or coordinate capital planning studies, including identification, scoping, and justification of new or upgraded rail projects (stations, bridges, track, rolling stock, and yard facilities).
• Develop and manage planning documentation supporting the Rail Capital Program, including reports, cost estimates, schedules, phasing, and funding strategy.
• Assist with preparation of federal funding applications (FRA Corridor , FSP‑NEC, BIL/IIJA grants, etc.) and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Support multimodal planning initiatives integrating rail with highway, bus, and active transportation networks.
• Review consultant studies, service development plans, and feasibility analyses to align with CTDOT goals and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Project Concepts and Design units to transition projects from planning to design.
• Participate in coordination with Amtrak, Metro‑North Railroad, FRA, FTA, NEC Commission, and regional MPOs regarding service planning, capital improvement prioritization, and funding allocations.
• Develop maps, reports, presentations, and data analyses illustrating rail system performance, capacity constraints, and investment opportunities.
• Lead or assist in maintaining the CTDOT Rail Capital Planning Database and contribute to the annual Transportation Capital Plan and Time‑for‑CT program updates.
• Represent the Office of Rail at interagency working groups, legislative hearings, and public information sessions.

Minimum Qualifications – General

Experience:

Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional, or environmental planning.

Minimum Qualifications – Special

Experience:

One (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area. For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in rail or transit capital project planning, including the development of feasibility studies, master plans, and service plans.
• Project management skills including scope development, invoicing, scheduling, cost estimating, and interagency coordination.
• Experience collaborating with and reporting to federal oversight agencies.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders such as municipalities and MPOs.
• Analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesize technical information for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating rail or transit projects with other transportation modes and with construction.

All applications must be submitted through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center via the “Apply” button on the job posting. Resume is not accepted during the initial application process; additional materials may be requested later in the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to meet the minimum qualifications by the posting deadline and to specify their qualifications in the application.

For more information on the application process, visit the State of Connecticut's Applicant Toolkit.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Questions? Contact:
Jasmyn Raymond –
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