Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)(Hybrid) Full Time NEW

Hybrid

Recruitment #260501-8876FE-001

Location Newington, CT

Date Opened 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $87,546 – $126,001/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 5/12/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for Transportation Planner 2 for the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Rail, Capital Planning Unit in Newington, CT.

Position Highlights

• SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift, Monday – Friday
• LOCATION: Newington, CT
• Please Note: This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

What We Offer

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page;
• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees!

The Role

The Transportation Planner 2 – Office of Rail, Capital Planning is responsible for leading and supporting statewide rail capital planning activities within the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This position develops, evaluates, and prioritizes passenger and freight rail projects, ensuring coordination across CTDOT bureaus, partner agencies, and federal programs such as FRA Corridor ID and NEC Commission initiatives. The role emphasizes multimodal integration, data-driven decision making, and alignment with the Department’s long-range strategic goals.

This position is responsible for advanced planning and analysis of Connecticut’s passenger and freight rail capital program, supporting the development, evaluation, and prioritization of projects within CTDOT’s Office of Rail. The Transportation Planner 2 (Capital Planning) serves as a working lead and subject matter expert on rail infrastructure planning, federal program coordination, and long-range investment strategy development for rail corridors in Connecticut.

Examples Of Duties Include

• 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 ID, 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.

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Selection Plan

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Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Working Lead Level

• As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
• forecast trends based upon empirical data;
• comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;
• Analytical ability;
• Lead ability.

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.

NOTE: 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 equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience 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.
• Experience using 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.
• Experience using analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience synthesizing technical information for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating rail or transit projects with other transportation modes and with construction.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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