Senior Planner (Capital Planning and Design)

Capital District Transportation Authority
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.
Posted 2026-06-04

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