Senior Associate Planner
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
Senior transportation planner leading transit and multimodal projects.
26 days ago ago
$88,920 - $131,560
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Hybrid
Company Size
170 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transportation Planning
Mobility Consulting
Transit Planning
Sustainable Transportation
Multimodal Transportation
Complete Streets
Traffic Engineering
Parking Management
Sector Specialisms
Multimodal Planning and Engineering
Safety Action Plans
Active Transportation
Parking
Curb Management
Transportation
Transit-Oriented Communities
Accessible Alternative Transportation
Role
What you would be doing
proposal development
client interaction
data analysis
project management
presentations
mentoring
- Outline and prepare successful proposals and reports
- Work successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
- Analyze a wide range of transportation data and manage the completion of technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports
- Prepare and give effective presentations
- Serve as a project or task manager and manage projects within budget
- Participate in firmwide activities to ensure that we continue to build on our mission and core values
- Mentor and train junior staff
What you bring
microsoft office
bachelor’s
6+ years
project management
business development
communication
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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 looked upon favorably. Demonstrated experience or expertise in lieu of precise educational attainment may also meet this requirement.
- You bring energy and a commitment to your teams and clients to do great work, together.
- At least 6 years of responsible experience in transportation planning, engineering, or design.
- Work samples that highlight your skills. Please do not exceed 6 MB.
- Possess proven experience in managing projects within budget
- Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work
- Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver
- Experience in business development (i.e., winning work); if you have public agency experience, grant writing and successful RFP development are applicable skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including facilitation of public workshops.
- The ability to manage projects on time and on budget.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Creatively solve transportation problems
- Senior Associate I: $88,920 - $113,620
- Senior Associate II: $102,960 - $131,560
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Company
Overview
$39–50 million
Annual Revenues
The consultancy reports $39–50 million in annual revenues, reflecting its significant impact on the transportation sector.
- Founded in 1987 by Bonnie Nelson and Diane Nygaard, the firm has grown from a transit‑planning duo into a multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Headquartered in San Francisco, they operate across North America and beyond, guiding clients through complex transportation challenges.
- Financially backed and now part of Perkins+Will since a 2016 acquisition.
- They lead projects like bus network redesigns, microtransit pilots, curb‑management initiatives and zero‑emission fleet rollouts.
- Specializing in transit, active transportation, campus access and commute‑management, they craft people‑centered mobility systems.
- Unusually, they formed a California‑licensed engineering arm (NN Engineering in 2019) to provide integrated transportation engineering.
- Collaborative and Inclusive
- Fostering a Positive Work Environment
- Commitment to Excellence
- Integrity and Accountability
- Passion for Transportation and Community Impact
2030 Goal
Net-zero Carbon Footprint
The company aims to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by this year.
- Committed to sustainable transportation solutions
- Active participation in projects focused on reducing carbon emissions
- Promoting eco-friendly practices within internal operations
- Partnering with clients to create sustainable, resilient transportation systems
- Dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- Fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued
- Ongoing commitment to recruitment, retention, and promotion of diverse talent
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