Senior Transit and Rail Planner - Salt Lake City, UT
David Evans And Associates, Inc.
Senior planner leading transit, rail, and freight projects and client development
9 days ago ago
$117,000 - $129,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Land Development
Energy
Marine
Water
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
planning review
data analysis
economic impact
proposal development
client engagement
project coordination
- Review planning documents, analyses, and deliverables for compliance with contractual and professional requirements as part of DEA’s Quality requirements
- May direct and review the work of less experienced Planners, as well as other DEA team members.
- Analyze transit, freight, and rail services and mobility issues in metro regions, states, or regions to recommend service modifications or innovative options for improved mobility.
- Responsible for presentations and public facilitation.
- Identify planning and analysis strategies to help DEA’s clients assess projects and scenarios.
- Prepare fee proposals, develop work plans, and coordinate planning efforts to support project management.
- Work with the Transit and Rail Group, the Regional Transportation Group, and Delivery Leaders to ensure resources are available to complete existing project work as well as work committed in proposals
- Work directly with potential and current clients to solicit and assess rail, transit, planning, and multimodal transportation needs and conduct modal comparisons (both freight and passenger).
- Lead and / or support proposal development efforts, working with DEA’s business development team and other DEA staff
- Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements.
- Prepare economic impact analyses of transit, passenger rail and freight railroad operations and/or projects, including Benefit/Cost analysis, and/or return on investment analyses.
- Analyze, evaluate, and prioritize large data sets for various projects.
- Provide representation to rail agencies, railroads, governing jurisdictions, and state agencies regarding project and program planning and development.
- Perform work which involves both conventional and unconventional types of planning, investigations, surveys, sometimes with complex features for which there may be no precedents.
- Meet with reviewers to obtain project approvals/permits and coordinate plan changes with engineers.
What you bring
bluebeam
arcgis pro
nepa
grant programs
fra databases
bachelor's
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Notebook, Power point), BlueBeam.
- 2+ years of applicable project experience with NEPA and planning associated with transportation projects
- 2+ years experience and familiarity with ESRI ARCGIS Pro
- 7+ years of experience in transportation planning dealing with intercity passenger rail, transit and/or freight planning projects/studies/analyses.
- Familiarity with FRA safety databases
- Experience with feasibility studies and/or alternative analyses for transit and rail projects
- Familiar with transit, freight, and rail planning, terminology, and support systems
- 2+ years of experience with Federal discretionary grant application programs and processes, such as CRISI, FSP, BUILD/RAISE, and RCE.
- 2+ years of experience with FRA’s Corridor ID Program.
- Experience with agencies/firms such as State Departments of Transportation, FTA, FRA, BNSF, UPRR, Transit Districts, Amtrak and other local agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, Geography, Economics, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Retirement: 401k plan
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
- Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Potential salary range: $117,000 - $129,000
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
Over four decades of delivering innovative engineering solutions.
- Delivers innovative engineering solutions across various sectors.
- Specializes in a wide range of services including planning, design, and project management for infrastructure projects.
- Works in transportation, water resources, residential, and commercial sectors.
- Known for a creative approach to solving complex challenges while meeting client expectations and sustainability goals.
- Reputation for reliability and quality through successful partnerships with government, private, and commercial clients.
- Skilled in integrating technology with engineering to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
- Recognized for technical expertise in environmental engineering and infrastructure development.
- Continues to grow by attracting top-tier talent and maintaining a forward-thinking approach.
- We provide exceptional services to our clients with integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
- We embrace and value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and deliver quality results.
- We focus on continuous improvement and professional development.
- We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainability across operations.
- Sustainability strategy includes reducing energy consumption, waste, and carbon emissions.
- Collaborate with clients to offer sustainable solutions that minimize environmental footprints.
- We foster an inclusive culture where all employees are respected and supported.
- We are committed to diversity in our workforce and leadership.
- We actively recruit and promote underrepresented groups in the engineering and technology sectors.
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