Travel Demand Modeling Planner - Planner Principal Transportation

Working Title: Travel Demand Modeling Planner

Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97957
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Limited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/29/2026
• Closing Date : 11/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Transp Data and Analysis
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Classified Status : Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date : 12/31/2028
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (mn.gov/mmb/…) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This is a Temporary Unclassified position expected to last up to two years.

This position exists to support and participate in statewide travel demand modeling; develop, maintain, enhance, and use statewide travel demand forecasting model and associated modeling tools; assist with travel behavior inventories in coordination with the Metropolitan Council and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations; participate in coordination to integrate the statewide travel demand forecasting model with metropolitan planning organization models; support preparation of guidance on travel demand modeling, including use in planning, programming, project selection, project development, and policy analysis; participate in supporting the legislatively established Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee to help ensure MnDOT’s models meet committee requirements for greenhouse gas and vehicle miles travelled assessments.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrate the following:

• Experience designing, carrying out, and/or participating in transportation planning studies.
• Experience communicating planning information verbally, in writing, and through visualizations to different audiences.
• Experience with economic, quantitative, and qualitative analysis and research techniques, including statistical analysis and survey methodologies

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional planning or policy experience working in government at the local, metropolitan, or state level.
• Experience in travel demand modeling theory and practices.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.