Principal Planner

This is a mid-level project management position responsible for leading planning teams, managing planning and regulatory processes and projects. The Principal Planner will be developing & analyzing underlying quantitative data in support of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Metropolitan Planning Organization or MPO for the Charlotte urbanized area).

This position will bridge the gap between CRTPO and transit agencies in the region, ensuring a closer connection on transit topics. Participation in the preparation, amendment, and modification of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), performance-based planning initiatives and other plans and programs are essential to the mission of an MPO.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the metropolitan planning process. This position may require occasional in-state travel and off-hours work scheduled during nights and weekends.