Transportation Planner
Listed on 2026-09-07
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) Transit Technology Program Lead
Location:
Newington, CT
Date Opened: 9/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $91,979 - $132,381/year
* Employees new to State service start at minimum of salary range
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 9/25/2026 11:59:00 PM
IntroductionThe State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transit Technology Program Lead (Transportation Planner
2) to join the Office of Transit & Ride sharing, Transit Technology and Infrastructure Unit, located at CTDOT Headquarters in Newington, CT. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of public transportation by advancing innovative transit technologies, modernizing statewide transit systems, and supporting major transit initiatives that improve lives through transportation.
- Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full Time, 40 hours per week First Shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
Location:
Newington P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their working test period must work on site in the office. Learn more about the Telework Policy.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Transit Technology Program Lead will lead CTDOT’s statewide transit technology programs and projects from strategic planning through implementation and ongoing operation. Working under a Transportation Supervising Planner, the position will collaborate with internal teams, transit service providers, municipalities, state and federal agencies, consultants, technology vendors, and other stakeholders. The position will identify needs, evaluate emerging technologies, develop implementation strategies, and deliver solutions that improve transit safety, reliability, efficiency, accessibility, and customer experience.
This is a broad, multidisciplinary position that spans strategic planning, technology evaluation, project and program management, systems engineering, procurement, contract and vendor management, stakeholder coordination, and implementation leadership.
The Transit Technology Program Lead serves as a program and project leader, technology planner, and technical advisor supporting CTDOT's statewide transit technology initiatives. The role requires the ability to translate strategic priorities and operational needs into actionable programs and projects and guide them through planning, technology evaluation, procurement, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
The Transit Technology Program Lead works independently across disciplines and organizational levels, serving as a connector between CTDOT leadership, transit operators, technical staff, consultants, technology vendors, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating dynamic environments, taking ownership of initiatives, managing multiple priorities, translating complex or ambiguous challenges into practical strategies and actionable solutions, resolving issues, and exercising sound judgment to move projects and programs forward.
If you’re a curious problem-solver who enjoys understanding how technology works, exploring new ideas, and finding innovative and efficient ways to enhance the transit experience, this could be the role for you!
Key Responsibilities include:- Strategic Technology Leadership Lead the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of CTDOT's statewide transit technology strategies, plans, programs, and initiatives, translating agency priorities and transit needs into actionable technology initiatives, implementation roadmaps, and measurable outcomes. Serve as a strategic…
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