Remote Transit Planner | Data-Driven Network & Engagement

Fairpointe Planning, LLC; Nashville (TN); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Descripción de la vacante

Fairpointe Planning seeks a Transit Planner based in the Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA metro area. The role supports transit agencies with service planning, corridor studies, and funding applications, with time split between office and field work across the Southeast.

The candidate will analyze ridership data, engage with riders and stakeholders, and present findings to agencies and boards. Three+ years of transit planning experience is preferred.

Formación

• The ideal candidate has at least three years of professional experience in transit planning with a consulting firm, transit agency, MPO, state DOT, or local government.
• Working knowledge of FTA requirements, including Title VI, and the federal metropolitan planning process is essential.
• Experience in the Nashville or Atlanta region is a strong plus, including work with or alongside WeGo Public Transit, the Greater Nashville Regional Council, Nashville DOT, TDOT, MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission, the Atlanta‑region Transit Link Authority (ATL), or GDOT.
• A bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, geography, civil engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• AICP certification, or progress toward it, is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead or support transit plans and studies, including development plans, operational analyses, network redesigns, and corridor studies, by documenting conditions and evaluating options.
• Analyze ridership, passenger, vehicle, fare, and demographic data to assess performance and access.
• Support Title VI service and fare equity analyses and help agencies meet FTA planning requirements.
• Develop bus stops, facilities, and TOD recommendations in coordination with land use plans.
• Create maps, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Plan and facilitate rider, operator, and stakeholder engagement through surveys and public meetings.
• Present findings to agency boards and the public and support grant applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with transit agencies and partner organizations, staying current on microtransit, zero-emission fleets, and fare tech.

Conocimientos

ArcGIS Pro

Python

R

SQL

Writing

Presentation

Remote work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related field

Master’s degree preferred

AICP certification or progress toward it

Herramientas

Remix

ArcGIS Pro

Power BI

Tableau

Online engagement platforms

Descripción del empleo

Fairpointe Planning seeks a Transit Planner based in the Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA metro area. The role supports transit agencies with service planning, corridor studies, and funding applications, with time split between office and field work across the Southeast.

The candidate will analyze ridership data, engage with riders and stakeholders, and present findings to agencies and boards. Three+ years of transit planning experience is preferred.