Principal Transportation Planner - Planning and Engineering Support

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner. This role will provide planning and technical expertise to support the acceleration of engineering-oriented projects, including roadway and multimodal initiatives, within the region. The NCTCOG is an award-winning organization dedicated to innovation and public service, serving the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

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
• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (e.g., engineering)
• At least five years of job-related experience

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required

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

Benefits

• Generous benefits
• Friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making
• Challenging opportunities
• Environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation
• Recognized as a military-friendly employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior