Intermediate Planner | Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

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This position may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

Our Intermediate Planner position plays a central role in supporting statewide planning at MnDOT and cultivating a robust planning capacity within the department. The position supports advisory and decision-making groups like the All Planners Group and Planning Management Group and helps build statewide planning skills and capacity through the Planning Internship Program, Planner Rotation Program and Planner Training Series. 

This position also supports the Advancing Transportation Equity Initiative, ensuring that all Minnesotans benefit from just and equitable transportation solutions. In 2026 and 2027, the incumbent will provide essential support for the development and implementation of the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan including participation in public engagement, leading internal work groups and plan content writing.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development  
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology or Political Science OR One year of professional transportation planning experience.

The applicant must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience in the theory and practice of transportation planning. 
• Experience in public engagement. 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

APPLY ONLINE BY 03/25/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “92788” in the Keywords search box & click “>>” 
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: APA Iowa

Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330