Senior Transportation Planner (AICP)

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A multi-discipline engineering firm seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to enhance urban mobility across New England. The ideal candidate will manage projects ranging from urban mobility studies to public transit planning, with over ten years of experience required. The role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of experience in transportation planning with an emphasis on urban mobility.
• AICP registration preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support various project types including planning, design, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead public engagement processes for diverse urban neighborhoods.
• Design innovative transportation solutions integrating Complete Streets concepts.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or urban planning

Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

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GPI seeks a senior-level transportation planner to join our New England branch. We are looking for a candidate with a high energy level, a great work ethic, and a desire to learn from and mentor others. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and an eagerness to be part of a team with an engaging and collaborative work environment. The key roles of the Senior Transportation Planner will involve leading or assisting in delivering multiple project types, including urban mobility studies and designs, placemaking, and public engagement across New England.

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence that fosters staff engagement. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities:

• Support various project types, including studies, planning, design, permitting, and construction for public and private clients
• Support projects that include transportation planning, urban mobility, public transit, pedestrians and bicycles, transit-oriented developments, and downtown revitalization
• Contribute to the business development aspects of growing and supporting GPI’s transportation, urban mobility, and urban planning sectors
• Lead and support public and stakeholder engagement for various projects
• Define public engagement strategies and develop and implement public engagement plans as part of a project
• Engage in all aspects of transportation planning and design processes, including analysis of site and existing conditions, conceptual ideas, and scenario development
• Design and plan innovative transportation solutions, integrating Complete Streets concepts in both urban and suburban settings
• Lead multi-modal transportation analyses, addressing the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, transit providers, drivers, and others
• Lead and mentor junior staff on project tasks
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, and manage tasks or projects
• Produce deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations

Qualifications:

• Ten or more years of experience in transportation planning, with an emphasis on urban mobility
• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban or community planning, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree is a plus
• AICP registration is preferred

The ideal candidate will also have the following:

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex, multi-faceted projects
• Experience leading successful and inclusive community engagement processes in diverse, multicultural urban neighborhoods, including coordinating communication in multiple languages
• Experience leading and facilitating public meetings, open houses, and pop-up events
• Experience with interactive communication tools, including project surveys, infographics, StoryMaps, project websites, and interactive feedback maps
• Experience working with transportation data resource platforms, including StreetLight and Replica
• Five or more years of experience as a task manager or project manager
• DOT experience is highly preferred

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

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GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Project Management

• Industries

  Design Services and Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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