Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner

Olsson; University City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Benefits package

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to act as an advisor on complex transportation planning projects and to independently make recommendations regarding multimodal systems, mobility improvements, safety initiatives, corridor studies, and related planning efforts.

The role develops innovative solutions, leads project delivery, mentors staff, and helps shape transportation networks that improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public policy, geography, political science, or a related area of study required.
• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, public policy, engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum of eight years of experience in planning with increasing responsibility, including experience leading complex projects or major project components.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership to produce and oversee transportation planning projects, including corridor studies, transportation master plans, active transportation plans, safety studies, transit planning, or related mobility initiatives.
• Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced planning concepts and developing approaches to solve complexities.
• Leads or supports project management activities, including development and management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, and client communications.
• Performs QA/QC and ensures delivery of completed reports, policies, and studies to meet quality standards and project objectives.
• Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Advises and directs staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements.
• Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high-quality work.
• Contributes to the development of standards and/or guidelines for planning activities within the team.
• Mentors, supervises, and develops planning staff while supporting the growth and expansion of the transportation planning practice.
• Supervises and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

QA/QC

Research

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Client communication

Multimodal planning

Policy understanding

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

AICP/PTP preferred

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to act as an advisor on complex transportation planning projects and to independently make recommendations regarding multimodal systems, mobility improvements, safety initiatives, corridor studies, and related planning efforts.

The role develops innovative solutions, leads project delivery, mentors staff, and helps shape transportation networks that improve quality of life.