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Transportation Planner

Mid-level

Also known as: Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS), Fleet Coordinator, Planner, Program Officer

Research & DevelopmentBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Transportation PlanningUrban PlanningTraffic EngineeringGeographic Information Systems (GIS)EngineeringData ScienceResearch & DevelopmentAnalysisResearchSTEM

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

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Adobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationESRI ArcGIS softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPythonSAP softwareSASStructured query language SQLTableau
In-demand software
ESRI ArcGIS softwareGeographic information system GIS systemsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQLTableauTransportation management system TMS software

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact Transportation Planners by automating data collection and analysis, allowing for more accurate predictive modeling of traffic flows and optimizing infrastructure design. This shift will enable planners to focus more on strategic decision-making, complex problem-solving, and developing innovative solutions for urban mobility, rather than manual data processing. AI tools will enhance efficiency and precision in planning, leading to smarter and more sustainable transportation systems.

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Salary

$70,238 - $140,476 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

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Bachelor's Degree

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