Transportation Planner

What You’ll Do

Serve as staff support to the Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO). Assist with transportation planning, programming, and compliance activities funded by MassDOT and other local, state, and federal partners. Support development of transportation plans, studies, and analyses, including safety, active transportation, transit, and roadway projects. Analyze data related to travel, safety, equity, emissions, and system performance. Prepare reports, technical memoranda, presentations, and public‑facing materials.

Coordinate with municipal staff, MassDOT, LRTA, consultants, and other regional partners. Support public engagement and committee processes, including meeting preparation and facilitation. Track project schedules, funding sources, and implementation status. Attend meetings during the day and occasionally evenings.

We’re looking for a motivated, adaptable planner who is curious, collaborative, and comfortable juggling multiple projects. We welcome candidates at different experience levels and will consider placement at Planner I or II based on qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, transportation, engineering, public policy, geography, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of transportation planning principles, policies, and practices.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfort working with data and technical information.

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience working with MPOs, MassDOT, or transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with GIS and transportation datasets.
• Experience supporting public or stakeholder engagement processes.

• Valid driver’s license or ability to arrange transportation within the region.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.