Transit Planner

Description

The Transit Planner will lead planning efforts for multiple transit modes, including commuter rail, bus rapid transit, light rail, and on‑demand services. Responsibilities include collaborating with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and the public, as well as supporting the marketing, management, and production of active transportation, corridor, safety, and circulation plans. The position also involves short‑ and long‑range planning, stakeholder outreach, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

• Lead strategic planning for commuter rail, BRT, light rail, and on‑demand transit services.
• Collaborate with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and the public.
• Support marketing, management, and production of active transportation, corridor, safety, and circulation plans.
• Conduct short‑ and long‑range transportation planning, stakeholder outreach, and technical analysis.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong communication and organization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, city or urban planning, or a related field, and have at least four years of transportation‑focused planning experience. Preferred qualifications include AICP certification, proficiency in transportation data analysis, proven client communication, project management, and public outreach experience, as well as excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational abilities, detail orientation, the capacity to balance multiple projects, and a self‑motivated team‑player attitude are essential.

• Hold a bachelor's or master's in civil engineering, city/urban planning, or related field.
• Possess 4+ years of transportation planning experience across corridor, general, short‑range transit, active transportation, multimodal design, operations analysis, and traffic/bicycle analysis.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Proficient in transportation data analysis and client communication.
• Experienced in project management and public outreach activities.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; detail‑oriented and organized.
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects; self‑motivated team player.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 2‑to‑1 company match up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible time‑off policies, including personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial wellness benefits such as student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional development through tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training.
• Family‑friendly benefits including new parent leave, family‑building resources, and childcare support.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance