Capital District Transportation Authority- Senior Planner (Capital Planning and Design) (Albany, NY)

Position Summary
CDTA is looking for a creative and technical Senior Planner to shape the future of our transit infrastructure. In this role, you will lead the design and planning of major capital projects, including mid-sized infrastructure, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and mobility hubs, while contributing to other critical Planning Department initiatives. You will work at the intersection of urban design, engineering, and operations to create safe, accessible, and efficient transit environments. If you are passionate about urban planning and sustainable transportation, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

Design Infrastructure: Alongside CDTA’s engineering consultants, develop conceptual designs for customer-facing transit facilities.
Manage Projects: Oversee engineering consultants and guide projects from concept to detailed design.
Collaborate: Work with internal teams and external partners to integrate transit into regional development.
Engage the Community: Present projects to key stakeholders and advocate for transit-oriented design.
Innovate: Support the deployment of new mobility services like bikeshare and carshare.
Secure Funding: Assist in identifying and applying for grants to fund capital improvements.

Competency Profile
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

Design Thinking: The ability to visualize and create functional, people-centric transit spaces.
Project Leadership: Skills in managing consultants, budgets, and timelines.
Communication: Proficiency in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Technical Skills: Experience with design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and planning tools.
Collaboration: A track record of building consensus among stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, or Architecture.
Experience: 3+ years in transportation planning or design.
Skills: Proficiency in graphic design and public speaking is highly valued.

How You’ll Be Measured

Project Progress: Successful advancement of capital projects through design phases.
Design Quality: Creation of infrastructure that improves safety and operations.
Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from community partners and internal teams.
Grant Success: Contribution to securing funding for capital initiatives.

Salary
$66,669- $82,002

Join Our Team
Design the infrastructure that connects our community. Apply today to become our Senior Planner!

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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* Have you previously been employed with CDTA? If yes, please provide dates. * If you are hired can you present proof of your legal right to work in the United States? * Do you now, or will you in the future, require our sponsorship for employment-based visa status? * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? (In California, misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses that are more than two years old need not be listed.) If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, when and for what offense? (You may omit convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally erased.) (You will not be automatically denied employment on the grounds of a criminal conviction. Each case will be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.) * Do you have a family member(s), relative(s), significant other or member of your household working for CDTA? If yes, please provide their name. * Do you have a Master's degree in urban & regional planning, engineering, architecture, public administration, or other related discipline? * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience at transportation-related agency or company such as a transit authority, local/state/federal transportation department, MPO, transportation consulting firm, or transportation advocacy organization? * Do you have experience using graphic/concept design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign? * Do you have experience in public speaking and stakeholder relations? * Do you have personal experience using public transportation on a regular basis?