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Transportation Planner

Social Analysis and Planning
Urban / Transportation Planning
Urban / Transportation Planner

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

At a Glance

Transportation Planner. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Supply Chain, Disaster Planning, Forecasting.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Transportation Planners

Median Wage

$100,340/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-1.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Supply Chain

5.0

Disaster Planning

4.9

Consolidation

4.8

Project Management

4.7

Transportation Planning

4.6

Report Development

4.6

PTV Vissim (Traffic Analysis Software)

4.3

Truckload Shipping

4.3

Technical Writing

4.0

Synchro (Traffic Simulation Software)

3.8

Traffic Simulation

3.6

Transportation Management

3.5

Traffic Engineering

3.4

Common Skills (14)

Forecasting

4.9

Multitasking

4.7

Goal-Oriented

4.5

Sales

4.2

Management

4.1

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.0

Prioritization

3.9

Detail Oriented

3.8

Communication

3.7

Creative Problem Solving

3.7

Self-Motivation

3.5

Certifications (3)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

4.5

Valid Driver's License

4.1

Engineer in Training

3.6

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