Project Planner

Toole Design; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

8 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Competitive salary and benefits

Transportation perks

Job summary

Toole Design in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project Planner to join our collaborative team. You will lead analyses, manage project tasks, and engage with clients and communities to turn visions into implementable plans across streets, trails, and Complete Streets.

The role emphasizes equity, climate, safety and health, with a hybrid work schedule (in-office Tue–Thu) and two optional days from home. 5+ years in planning and a Spanish-speaking background are strongly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in planning, engineering, design, public health, or related fields.
• Fluent in Spanish and able to engage with Spanish-speaking community members.
• Experience with multimodal planning and public engagement.
• Strong writing and collaboration skills with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses and manage projects and tasks on interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage directly with clients and communities to move from vision to implementation.
• Conduct fieldwork and travel for outreach and data collection.
• Ensure equity, climate, safety, and health are centered in planning work.

Skills

Planning experience

Spanish language

Transportation engagement

Project management

Excel

Local knowledge

Visual communication

Business development兴趣

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe

Job description

Description

At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Project Planner to join our team in Los Angeles, CA, someone who’s excited to create welcoming places and transportation networks that benefit all users.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We’re not just another firm, we’re a purpose-driven team of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• A flexible hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday) and two days optional to work from home
• 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What You'll Do

As a Project Planner at Toole Design, you’ll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working on projects that make travel safer, more accessible, and more equitable for everyone. From urban streetscapes to rural trail systems, you’ll lead analyses, manage projects/tasks, and engage directly with clients and communities to create plans that move from vision to implementation. You’ll do fieldwork and face-to-face community outreach, travelling occasionally around the region. Our work spans all scales—local to national—and covers everything from multimodal corridor studies and Safe Routes to School, active transportation plans, micromobility planning, and Complete Streets. We never take on a project that doesn’t align with our values, and we empower ourselves and our clients to center equity, climate, safety, and health in everything we do.

We are targeting a salary range of $98,000 to $112,000 for this position.

We’re proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact [e-mail] or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.

Requirements

• Relevant background: 5+ years experience in planning, engineering, design, public health, or related fields—including advocacy, outreach, program management, or policy work. Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field. Additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Fluent in Spanish: Communications with Spanish-speaking community members to gather input, answer questions, and support inclusive public engagement
• Transportation & engagement skills: Passion for active transportation and travel options for all ages and abilities. Experience with multimodal transportation planning, virtual and/or in-person public engagement, and fieldwork
• Project & communication skills: Able to manage projects/tasks, collaborate on teams, and clearly communicate technical ideas in writing
• Technical tools: Skilled in Excel and comfortable with descriptive statistics
• Bonus: Local knowledge and professional network
• Bonus: Experienced with visual communication (e.g., maps, graphics, or design tools like Adobe or ArcGIS)
• Bonus: Marketing and business development experience or interest