Planner I

Toole Design Group in Seattle WA is looking to hire a talented full-time Planner I. Are you an emerging urban planner motivated to make our streets safer and more equitable for pedestrians bicycles and transit users Are you passionate about active transportation and giving people accessible options for getting where they need to go Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees If so please consider joining our Seattle team.

This planning position with a focus on active transportation-related data analysis planning policy and design earns a competitive salary and great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability a health savings account (HSA) and a flexible spending account (FSA). All staff receive 8 holidays and earn at least 16 days of PTO over the course of the year. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike walk or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading planning engineering and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people regardless of age ability race or gender. We have been named a best firm to work for and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of a Planner I

As a Planner you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that delivers multimodal transportation projects with a focus on active transportation (bicycle pedestrian and micromobility). Our Seattle office serves all of the Puget Sound Olympic and Northwest regions with current work for communities throughout the state of Washington. Additionally Seattle staff have opportunities to contribute to projects from throughout the country collaborating with leading national experts in active transportation. We work on multimodal corridor studies; Vision Zero Safe Routes to School and Safety Action Plans; trails greenways and wayfinding plans; and Complete Streets and streetscape plans. We push ourselves and our clients to proactively think about equity every step of the way.

In the Planner I role you will contribute to projects lead analysis represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. Youll work collaboratively with teams of planners landscape architects urban designers and engineers. Typical types of project work you can expect include data analysis; production of maps graphics and presentations; community engagement; plan writing; and occasional field work.

We are targeting a salary range of $66000-$78000 for this position.

Qualifications of a Planner I:

• A bachelors or masters degree (or additional work experience) in urban planning or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience
• Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis experience with ArcGIS and/or QGIS and creating webmaps
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in graphic production in Adobe Creative Suite including data visualization graphic design and document layout
• Strong cultural competency with people from backgrounds different than your own

It would be a plus if you have:

• Prior planning experience
• Prior consulting experience even as an intern
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with bicycle and pedestrian projects
• Experience conducting public outreach and engagement

Youll be great here if:

• You are excited about transforming transportation networks and creating healthy and resilient communities
• You enjoy collaborating across disciplines to do great work for clients
• You know how to get the message across whether its written verbal or graphic
• Youre motivated to tackle new challenges and develop creative solutions
• You thrive on engaging communities in the public outreach process
• You can build relationships bring enthusiasm to exciting projects and are detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Work Schedule for a Planner I

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to two days per week. The Seattle office of Toole Design is conveniently located in the heart of Seattles Business District blocks from the Pike Place Market Seattle Art Museum Central Public Library and Waterfront. The office is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit or ferry. RapidRide lines C D and E along with multiple local bus routes stop right in front and Sound Transit light rail and multiple Sounder Commuter rail lines are a block from the office. Bike lanes are close by on 2nd and 4th avenues.

Ready to Join our Seattle team We understand your time is valuable so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Planner I position please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page. *Deadline to apply 11/03/2025.

At Toole Design we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone including those from underrepresented communities - women people of color LGBTQIA immigrants first-generation college students/graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you dont think your current skill set checks every box below but this role seems to align with your strengths we want to hear from you.

Were proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing .

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