Designs multimodal transportation systems that make walking, biking and transit safe, convenient, and enjoyable.
As a Senior Transit Planner, you will develop and nurture client relationships, mentor colleagues, and lead exciting projects throughout the country, while supporting efforts across our North American offices. You will lead teams of professionals from a variety of disciplines; integrating input from a broad range of stakeholders to create award-winning plans and programs that build momentum toward positive change in communities and lead directly to implementation.
You will participate in business development pursuits in the local region and across the country, as well as our North American offices. You will get to work with staff in multiple offices who are passionate about the work and the communities that we serve. What unites all of our work is our mission: we never accept a project that does not align with our values. We think about equity, climate, safety, and health every step of the way.
Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Senior Transit Planner. Do you have a strong background in transit policy and planning? Are you passionate about sustainability, equity and the opportunity to work on innovative transit and multimodal projects that make communities more livable? Would you enjoy working on a variety of projects throughout the country? If so, please consider joining our Transit team.
Qualifications of a Senior Transit Planner
We are targeting salary range of $95,000-$106,000 for a Senior Transit Planner (10+ years) and $105,000 to $119,000 for a Principal Transit Planner (15+ years). Exceptionally qualified candidates who exceed all requirements, including exceptional project management skills and more than 15 years' experience working in planning full-time, may exceed this range.
This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week and requires periodic overnight travel depending on Client and project requirements. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home. Our Boston office is conveniently located in Boston's Downtown Crossing, directly adjacent to the iconic Boston Common, within a short walk to all of the major rapid transit lines and close to both North Station and South Station commuter rail lines. Applicants should be willing to travel within New England to support public engagement activities. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit (Downtown Crossing, Park Station, South Station, SL4, SL5, and several buses including routes 43,7, 11).
A Day in the Life of a Senior Transit Planner
This Senior Transit Planner position 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.
Work Schedule for a Senior Transit Planner