Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner - Lead & Growth

WSB; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Planner, Transportation Planning, to lead multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects and develop solutions for moving people and goods across rural, suburban, and urban contexts. The role emphasizes business development, client relations, and preparation of federal environmental documents for transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in multimodal planning, AICP/PE credentials, and strong mentoring abilities, with onsite work at a WSB office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years in multimodal transportation planning and/or federal environmental documentation.
• AICP certification and/or PE license preferred.
• Experience leading client engagement and business development activities.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development to secure new clients and projects.
• Manage relationships with existing clients and stakeholders.
• Respond to RFPs and assemble project teams.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation planning projects.
• Develop transport solutions for multiple modes across diverse settings.
• Apply planning methods and standard analyses to projects.
• Engage agencies and partners with clear communication strategies.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and grant-related deliverables.
• Mentor and train early career staff.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

RFP responses

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Transportation planning

Environmental documentation

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

WSB is seeking a Senior Planner, Transportation Planning, to lead multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects and develop solutions for moving people and goods across rural, suburban, and urban contexts. The role emphasizes business development, client relations, and preparation of federal environmental documents for transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in multimodal planning, AICP/PE credentials, and strong mentoring abilities, with onsite work at a WSB office