TransportationTransit Planner (Mid-Senior Level)

Position OverviewThe Transportation/Transit Planner is a mid-level professional responsible for supporting and managing transportation planning projects including Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTPs) freight and goods movement studies transportation safety plans transit studies active transportation plans corridor studies and multimodal planning initiatives. The position also supports community planning efforts including comprehensive plans small area plans corridor redevelopment studies and implementation role combines technical planning project management GIS analysis community engagement and client interaction to develop practical data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate has 57 years of experience can independently manage project tasks and smaller studies communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders and contributes to larger multidisciplinary ResponsibilitiesTransportation PlanningSupport and manage CTPs freight safety transit active transportation corridor and multimodal planning transportation systems travel patterns crash data freight movement transit access and bicycle and pedestrian recommendations implementation strategies project prioritization performance measures and funding transportation recommendations with land use economic development and community planning Planning Support comprehensive plans small area plans corridor studies redevelopment plans and implementation strategies. Conduct land use demographic housing economic development and community character analyses. Coordinate community planning recommendations with transportation infrastructure parks housing and economic development initiatives. Assist in preparing vision plans policy recommendations implementation programs and capital investment ManagementManage project tasks schedules budgets deliverables and quality multidisciplinary teams subconsultants and agency with project scoping work plans and client Planning & GISConduct transportation land use demographic and socioeconomic technical reports presentations and planning GIS to analyze spatial data and develop high-quality maps dashboards and graphics that support planning EngagementSupport public meetings workshops stakeholder interviews and technical information clearly to clients elected officials stakeholders and the engagement materials and document public community feedback into project & Business DevelopmentParticipate in client meetings interviews and presentations. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients agency staff and teaming partners. Attend regional planning meetings professional conferences industry organizations and networking events to strengthen client relationships and support business development. Collaborate with planners engineers urban designers economists and other technical specialists. Support proposal development through technical writing graphics and interview QualificationsBachelors or Masters degree in Urban Planning Transportation Planning Geography Urban Design or a related field.57 years of relevant professional supporting or managing transportation planning projects such as CTPs safety studies transit plans freight studies or active transportation with ArcGIS Pro and GIS-based with Adobe Creative Suite Power BI Tableau or ArcGIS written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse analytical technical writing communication and organizational certification or progress toward with local governments MPOs DOTs or transit with transportation funding programs project prioritization and performance CompetenciesProject ManagementTransportation PlanningCommunity PlanningGIS & Data AnalysisTechnical WritingVerbal & Presentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCommunity EngagementCollaborationBusiness DevelopmentCreative Problem SolvingWork EnvironmentManage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting travel for fieldwork client meetings and public evening or in-office work ImpactThis position helps deliver innovative transportation and community planning solutions that improve mobility safety accessibility economic vitality and quality of life. Through technical analysis project management GIS stakeholder engagement and strong client communication the Project Manager / Planner develops practical implementable recommendations while strengthening client relationships contributing to business development and building toward senior project management and technical leadership roles.