Dallas-Based Senior Transit Planner & Project Leader

Horrocks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager to lead transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the Mountain West while expanding Horrocks' reach from its Utah base. The role involves managing studies for transit alignment, corridor plans, PEL/NEPA planning, and active transportation, with emphasis on client development and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning leadership, GIS, data analysis, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or closely related field is required.
• Master's degree in planning is preferred.
• Experience with transit/public transportation planning projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Have project management or planning lead experience with transit and transportation planning efforts.
• Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities.
• Manage a wide variety of planning studies including transit alignment, NEPA/PEL, corridors, and active transportation.
• Research and implement innovative planning practices related to transit and transportation.
• Analyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to provide metrics and recommendations.
• Prepare well-written technical deliverables and communicate complex information clearly.
• Support Public Engagement with virtual and in-person outreach.

Skills

Project management

Transit planning

Transportation planning

Technical writing

Geographic Information Systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Master's degree in planning (preferred)

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager to lead transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the Mountain West while expanding Horrocks' reach from its Utah base. The role involves managing studies for transit alignment, corridor plans, PEL/NEPA planning, and active transportation, with emphasis on client development and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning leadership, GIS, data analysis, and a proven ability to