Senior Associate Planner

Description

• Analyze a wide range of transportation data and manage the completion of technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports
• Participate in firmwide activities to ensure that we continue to build on our mission and core values
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Work successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
• Outline and prepare successful proposals and reports
• Serve as a project or task manager and manage projects within budget
• Works successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
• Prepare and give effective presentations

Requirements

• Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work
• Experience in business development (i.e., winning work); if you have public agency experience, grant writing and successful RFP development are applicable skills.
• The ability to manage projects on time and on budget.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in GIS preferred.
• You bring energy and a commitment to your teams and clients to do great work, together.
• Work samples that highlight your skills. Please do not exceed 6 MB.
• Has a passion for advancing equity through community-based efforts, including engagement with BIPOC communities, and will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including facilitation of public workshops.
• Creatively solve transportation problems
• A bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, economics, public policy, engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred. Demonstrated experience or expertise in lieu of precise educational attainment may also meet this requirement.
• At least 6 years of responsible experience in transportation planning, engineering, or design.
• Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Has proven experience in managing projects within budget

Benefits

• Senior Associate I: $94,335 - $120,539
• Senior Associate II: $109,230 - $139,572

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance