Senior Transportation Planner

Pape-Dawson Engineers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead development and coordination of transportation plans for state and local governments. The role covers transit, non-motorized options, safety, and sustainability while managing client relationships and public involvement.

Responsibilities include leading design teams on complete streets, multimodal projects, and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. Travel across Texas and regular 8am-5pm work hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Experience with ESRI and Tableau for transportation studies.
• Experience with grant acquisition and funds for long-range plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of transportation plans for state and local governments.
• Manage client coordination and ensure effective communication of objectives.
• Create public involvement plans and oversee sub-consultant teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Urban Planning

Related field

Tools

ESRI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Transportation Planner will lead the development and coordination of transportation plans for state and local governments. This position will play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing diverse transportation needs including transit, non-motorized options, safety enhancements, and sustainability measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage client coordination efforts, ensuring effective communication and understanding of transportation objectives.
• Create comprehensive public involvement plans, overseeing sub-consultant teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations to facilitate community engagement.
• Execute strategies for effective community outreach and participation in transportation planning initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate client opportunities, involving marketing efforts, RFQ response development, and the formation of a dedicated team to support these initiatives.
• Lead design teams working on various projects, including but not limited to complete streets, cycle tracks, and multimodal conversions.
• Ensure adherence to project objectives and timelines, maintaining high-quality standards in all design outputs.
• Coordinate planning projects with clients, focusing on defined goals and objectives related to mobility, safety, multimodal transportation, community livability, and economic development.
• Lead efforts to secure project development funds, including federal and state opportunities.
• Assist clients in leveraging transit, bike, pedestrian, safety, and other project parameters to enhance eligibility for funding opportunities.
• Occasional travel throughout the state of Texas to attend client meetings is required.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with overtime as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in transportation planning with or ability to obtain, ACIP Proven experience in turnkey creation of regional and local corridor assessments, transportation, and land use analysis, including policy recommendations and investment priorities.
• Expertise in data analysis using tools such as ESRI and Tableau to propose transportation planning studies compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with transportation planning funds and grant acquisition for the development of long-range plans.
• Proficient use and knowledge of design guidelines and standards, including AASHTO, PROWAG, ADA, TxDOT, and MUTCD, to ensure successful project implementation.
• Strong project management skills, coupled with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting ideas to diverse audiences.
• Must possess a valid driver license.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.