Senior Transit Planner

Description

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.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications of a Senior Transit Planner

Toole Design Group in Silver Spring, MD 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.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field (AICP preferred)
• You enjoy managing projects and meeting client needs
• Extensive knowledge of transit planning practices and techniques
• You can build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• A working knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) and Adobe Creative Suites Cloud apps (Illustrator and InDesign) a plus
• You enjoy producing high-quality work products and contributing to projects that get built
• Experience planning and conducting public outreach and engagement
• The ability to deliver high-quality work on-time and on-budget
• At least 10 years of experience working on transit and transportation projects, (at least 15 years for a Principal Planner)
• Demonstrated success independently managing projects
• You have experience directly managing staff and teams
• You are familiar with common transit operations and capital project issues
• You've led complex projects that involve coordinating collaborative work between staff teams, consultant partners, and public sector or nonprofit partners; and managing schedules and budgets
• You have a strong working knowledge of federal regulations as they relate to transit planning, programs, funding, and competitive grant opportunities
• At least 7 years of project management experience

Benefits

Work Schedule for 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.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Transit Planner

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. The Silver Spring office of Toole Design is conveniently located close to regional trails and networks, with on-street bike infrastructure, and just a few blocks from the Silver Spring Metro Station (Red Line), MARC Station, and bus depot. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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