RPC Is Hiring! We Are Seeking a Tranportation Planner to Join Our Team!
2026-02-17
The Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC) is seeking a Transportation Planner to join its tight-knit, award-winning team. The RPC region is a vibrant landscape of rural, suburban and urban communities located in southeast New Hampshire just an hour north of Boston, minutes from the New Hampshire beaches and a short trip from the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. The RPC enjoys a close relationship with its member communities and federal, state and regional partner organizations in the fields of transportation, land use, environmental planning, housing, and economic development. The RPC is one of nine state-designated regional planning commissions in New Hampshire and is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization serving the New Hampshire portions of the Portsmouth and Boston Urbanized Areas.
The individual in this position will serve as a key member of the team conducting short and long-range transportation planning for the MPO region. The ideal candidate will have a background in transportation planning as well as experience working with municipal and agency officials, boards, and staff. The Transportation Planner will be involved in many aspects of the RPC’s transportation planning program including development and maintenance of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Long Range Transportation Plan, project and performance monitoring, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, resilience planning, public engagement, as well as providing technical assistance to communities and partner agencies. Additionally, the transportation planner may work with other RPC staff on related land use, economic development, and environmental planning projects.
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning or a related discipline and one to five years of relevant professional work experience; OR any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary, and attendance at evening meetings is required. Applicants must have superior presentation and written communication skills. The RPC offers a flexible work environment that encourages continued professional development in an atmosphere that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with flexible, remote work options. The RPC offers a competitive benefits package with health and dental insurance, paid sick leave and vacation, as well as New Hampshire State Retirement benefits.
This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Salary range $50,000 - $65,000; starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is open until filled with flexibility on starting date.
To apply, submit a succinct cover letter telling us why you are the right candidate for this job. Include a resumé listing relevant experience. The letter and resumé should be sent to Annette Pettengill at apettengill@theRPC.org. This position will remain open until filled or the recruitment is cancelled. The RPC is an equal opportunity employer.
