Utah Transit Authority

Description

Help shape the future of transit at UTA. As a key member of our Innovative Mobility Solutions team, you'll help drive initiatives that improve regional travel, deploy technology to support system resilience, enhance the rider experience, and foster the long-term growth of public transportation throughout Utah. From long-range planning and service development to microtransit initiatives and contracted services, you will collaborate with internal teams, public agencies, consultants, and community partners. Your goal will be to deliver solutions that make transit more efficient, reliable, and responsive. In this role, you’ll directly turn strategic plans into real-world improvements that keep Utah moving.

As the Transit Planner (Innovative Mobility Solutions), you will:

• Perform professional planning and technical analysis in support of long-range system planning, project development, and transit service planning. Focus on understanding transit travel markets, evaluating service performance, and developing cost- and performance-effective service alignments.
• Support the planning and implementation of transit studies, major capital projects, and strategic programs.
• Work with moderate supervision to frequently lead tasks within larger projects and programs, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

This is an in-office position in Salt Lake City, Utah, and cannot be conducted remotely.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Three years related planning work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field required.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of at least four of these areas: Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, Remix, Trapeze, Transit system service planning, Zoning and land use regulation, Alternative Analysis Studies, Travel demand modeling, Federal, State and Local ordinance requirements related to transportation. Transit operations and route planning relationship between land use, urban design and transit, Basic statistical analysis of service planning using operations data and/or Project Management.

Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand and perform statistical analysis.
• Ability to write and edit a report chapter covering one of the areas listed above.
• Ability to assist in preparing presentation materials for public meetings.
• Work cooperatively with stakeholders, customers, and the general public.

UTA Competencies:

• Embraces Outward Mindset: Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others: Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness: Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
• Puts Safety First: Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Range: $73,300.00 or more, depending on experience.

If interested, apply before: Friday, November 13th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Summary

The Transit Planner performs professional planning and technical analysis in support of long-range system planning, project development, and transit service planning. The role focuses on understanding transit travel markets, evaluating service performance, and developing cost and performance effective service alignments. The Transit Planner supports the planning and implementation of transit studies, major capital projects, and strategic programs. Working with moderate supervision, this position frequently leads tasks within larger projects and programs and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.