Transportation Planner

This position exists to contribute to transportation planning studies and research activities for MnDOT’s District 8. This position leads/supports planning and programming for transportation studies to further state and regional transportation goals and priorities, develop integrated transportation plans, studies, and investment programs; coordinate with and participate in state, regional and local planning efforts; and prepare and implement public involvement processes. This position defines scope, objectives, risk and analysis in the preparation of statewide, district, modal, system, corridor, and project plans and studies, as well as in the implementation and monitoring of investments in the District 8 portion of MnDOT’s 4-year Minnesota State Transportation Improvement Program and 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan; and to ensure integration and consistency with Department and District investment goals and direction with consideration to stakeholder and public input and feedback.

This position may be in Willmar, Hutchinson, or Marshall. It may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Much more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of professional level transportation planning experience.

*NOTE: A Bachelor's or master’s degree in planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience or one (1) year of professional experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 4/28/2025:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “84182” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - LinkedIn - job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.