Transportation Planner

City of Lincoln NE

Lincoln, NE

$36.62–$48.85 Per Hour

6 days ago

Job Description

Transportation Planner

Salary

$36.62 - $48.85 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600550

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Benefits
Questions

Job Posting Information

The City of Lincoln Department of Transportation and Utilities is seeking a skilled, motivated, and highly responsible individual to join our Transportation Team. The Transportation Department's mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community. The Transportation Planner will advance this mission by planning, evaluating, and administering the Citys transportation programs with a focus on active and multimodal system improvements. More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU

The Transportation Planner's work will include leadership and oversight of the shared mobility programs in the City of Lincoln. Opportunities to plan, evaluate, and recommend infrastructure improvements consistent with the Safe Streets Lincoln - Vision Zero Action Plan will also be a key focus of this position. Additional responsibilities include the following:

Analyze and develop strategies for citywide pedestrian safety initiatives, including the Safe Routes to School Program.
Integrate data collection, national best practices, and policies into transportation projects.
Lead outreach and engagement with advisory committees, neighborhood groups, community partners, and residents.
Lead the Safe Streets Lincoln Committee and drive implementation of identified safety projects and countermeasures.
Represent the City at Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings and related events.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map, analyze, and manage spatial data to support safer, more efficient transportation planning.
Create, refine, and apply data-driven criteria to prioritize and program transportation projects.
Prepare and support development of requests for proposals/qualifications (RFP/RFQ) submittals.
Apply for and administer transportation-related grants.
Build and maintain effective professional working relationships with City officials, staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major course work in one of the social or engineering sciences.
At least 2 years of experience in transportation planning

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience applying for grants and meeting grant implementation requirements.
Passion for multimodal transportation and safety for all road users.
Demonstrated experience conducting community engagement and outreach.
Ability to use GIS to map spatial data to plan and prioritize transportation projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation.

Additional Information

Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This State Capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the city's award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America".

The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off. Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
30 days of Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
$70,000 of Life Insurance
$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Allstate Voluntary Plans
Supplemental Term Life
Deferred Compensation Plans

I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions. I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could be cause for rejection based on insufficient information.

Indicate if you have a degree or college level coursework in the following: (Please only select ONE option per field of study)

Course work only - Social sciences or engineering sciences
Associate's degree - Social sciences or engineering sciences
Bachelor's degree - Social sciences or engineering sciences
Course work only - Transportation planning
Associate's degree - Transportation planning
Bachelor's degree - Transportation planning
Course work only - Urban or regional planning
Associate's degree - Urban or regional planning
Bachelor's degree - Urban or regional planning
Course work only - Related field
Associate's degree - Related field
Bachelor's degree - Related field
None

If you checked related field, what is your degree:

Do you have experience as a professional transportation planner or engineer?

No experience
Yes, less than 1 year of experience
Yes, 1 to 2 years of experience
Yes, more than 2 years of experience

If Yes, please list the employers from the Work History section of this application where you gained this experience. If No, please enter N/A.