Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer

Shape the Future of Transportation in Northeast Ohio — Become NOACA's Next Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) is where innovation meets impact. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Areawide Water Quality Management Agency for a vibrant five-county region—Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina—NOACA leads major initiatives that enhance mobility, support economic growth, and improve quality of life for 2.1 million residents.

We are seeking a skilled, mission-driven Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer to help advance some of the most important transportation and traffic engineering and planning efforts in Northeast Ohio.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer, you will bring advanced technical expertise and strategic thinking to NOACA's Transportation Planning and Engineering Division (TPED). This key role:

• Leads the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) and drives innovation in congestion reduction
• Manages traffic signal design and optimization initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge modeling and simulation tools
• Oversees the regional transportation safety program to advance safer, more reliable mobility
• Guides freight planning initiatives that support the region's economic vitality
• Conducts high-level research, analysis, modeling, and report writing, using tools such as TransModeler, SYNCHRO, and MUTCD standards
• Serves as an advanced professional within NOACA's engineering team, partnering with communities to develop high-impact transportation solutions

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt technical and leadership role with significant influence on regional planning outcomes.

Leadership Philosophy — Servant Leadership Accountability

At NOACA, leadership is rooted in service, trust, and shared responsibility. Even without formal supervisory duties, the Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer is expected to embody NOACA's Servant Leadership Accountability approach by:

• Modeling humility, respect, and collaborative problem-solving
• Creating psychological safety in teamwork and cross-agency coordination
• Supporting colleagues' growth through coaching, listening, and knowledge-sharing
• Communicating transparently and upholding accountability in all project work
• Demonstrating ethical, service-centered decision-making

This role is ideal for someone who leads with influence, lifts others up, and takes pride in strengthening both technical excellence and team culture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related field plus seven years of relevant experience
• • Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience
• Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with travel demand modeling tools
• Basic knowledge of ESRI GIS
• Excellent research, communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $75,978.51 – $96,872.59, commensurate with experience, education, and certification
• Generous paid time off, including 12 holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal time
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Access to voluntary benefits and professional development support

WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOACA supports flexibility and work-life balance with a hybrid work model, including:

• Telecommuting every Monday
• 18 additional flexible telecommute days annually

If you want to make a real impact, thrive in technical leadership, and embrace a service-oriented approach to planning and engineering, we invite you to apply.

Engineer solutions. Elevate others. Help shape Northeast Ohio's transportation future.