Description

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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:
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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.

ABOUT US:
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. 

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Requirements

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.