Senior Transportation Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Develop schematic designs, corridor studies, and transportation plans
• Lead all aspects of project management (planning, coordinating, and monitoring) for assigned projects
• Apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports, participate in project team meetings, and interact with community members and clients
• Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and open houses
• Manage online engagement forums and focus groups
• Develop communication materials for a diverse group of clients
• Market and showcase planning services and capabilities to current and prospective clients; establish and cultivate relationships within the planning community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
• Travel throughout the LA metro area to attend project meetings, conduct on-site assessments, and facilitate community engagement meetings/events; ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings and travel overnight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant planning experience
• 2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion)
• Experience managing tasks between varying phases of multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines
• Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• AICP certification
• Experience in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, including preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS
• Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite
• Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications
• Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics
• Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules
• Working knowledge of online mapping software

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year