Transportation Planner -P11; Program Monitoring Unit - Bureau of Transportation Planning at M

Transportation Planner 9-P11 (Program Monitoring Unit) – Bureau of Transportation Planning

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

MDOT is seeking a motivated Transportation Planner to support statewide highway planning and programming. In this role, you will analyze and monitor the Highway Capital Program, support project development, and evaluate statewide mobility, safety, and system needs. Your work will help ensure that transportation funds are used effectively and that Michigan’s transportation system remains safe, efficient, and future‑focused.

• Support the implementation of region‑level planning studies by evaluating corridor condition, mobility, and safety needs.
• Facilitate and/or participate on a subcommittee responsible for project selection and program guidance, ensuring federal‑aid funding requirements are followed, and maintaining all pertinent guidance documents for the program.
• Monitor and report on the state’s Highway Capital Outlay program including Trunkline Modernization and Major Investment projects in cooperation with and regular coordination with the Bureau of Development Office of Major Projects.

Salary – range reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Salary is determined based on education and experience.

Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in planning (city, community, environmental, regional, and/or urban), environmental studies and/or sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, statistics, mathematics, geography, geographic/geospatial information systems, logistics and/or supply chain management, or economics.

• Transportation Planner 9 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Transportation Planner 10 – One year of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner 9.
• Transportation Planner P11 – Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Planner, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Planner 10.

• Attach a copy of official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. For foreign degrees, credentials must be evaluated or converted to U.S. educational equivalents.

MDOT does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

For questions related to this posting, contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.