Senior Transportation Planner – Highway

Anoka County

. Lead the department’s highway planning initiatives .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAndover • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $85,363 - $119,496 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in highway transportation planning, project management, and public engagement, with a strong focus on grant writing and compliance with environmental regulations. Capable of leading complex projects and facilitating communication between stakeholders and the community.

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Highway Transportation PlanningGrant WritingProject ManagementPublic EngagementEnvironmental Regulations

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Hard Skills

Technical Report DevelopmentProject Budget ManagementRFP Process ManagementTraffic StudiesHighway Improvement Plans

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipCoachingPublic Speaking

Certifications & Qualifications

AICP CertificationPTP Certification

Industry Keywords

Transportation FundingPublic Participation TechniquesEnvironmental ReviewsMinnesota Transportation ProgramsMetropolitan Council Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the department’s highway planning initiatives
Oversee consultant studies and serve as a point of contact for major highway planning projects
Develop technical reports and studies that guide departmental decisions and inform the public
Manage complex projects, including environmental reviews and grant applications
Participate in project meetings and public engagement sessions
Serve as a liaison between the department and the community
Prepare and manage submittals for federal and state funding solicitations
Oversee RFP processes, including developing project scopes, drafting RFP documents, evaluating proposals, interviewing consultants, participating in selection committees, negotiating contracts and budgets, and presenting recommendations
Prepare, review, and comment on technical analyses, reports, maps, memos, highway improvement plans, and traffic studies
Attend and participate in meetings with government agencies, committees, and public forums; lead discussions on select topics
Provide planning expertise during highway project scoping and plan development
Manage planning projects, consultant work, project budgets, expenditures, invoices, budget adjustments, and additional funding opportunities
Facilitate open houses and public meetings, prepare information, arrange guest presenters, and explain projects to the public and media
Oversee the ADA transition plan
Coordinate with local agencies on studies supporting the County’s 5-year Highway Improvement Program
Participate in the Met Council Technical Advisory Committee or other assigned committees
Maintain knowledge of regional and state transportation policies, practices, and funding requirements
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Experience writing grant and project proposals for transportation funding
Knowledge of public participation techniques and mediation of issues among project stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including speaking, presenting, and fielding questions for large groups
Knowledge of highway transportation planning and related environmental regulations
Ability to pass applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, and DOT physical and/or other qualification checks
Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Preferred: Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related field
Preferred: Possess or able to obtain AICP or PTP certification
Preferred: Experience working with consultants/engineers, environmentalists, natural and cultural resource experts, the general public, and local units of government in Minnesota
Preferred: Knowledge of Minnesota and federal transportation funding programs
Preferred: Knowledge of metropolitan council planning processes and competitive funding programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Eligibility for one remote workday per week, subject to business needs