Senior Transportation Planner: Lead Multimodal Mobility

WSB; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our Transportation Planning team. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, advance multimodal solutions, and develop client relationships to influence transportation decisions in local communities.

Bring 10+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and professional certification to drive innovative planning initiatives, mentor staff, and deliver high-impact transportation outcomes onsite in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program.
• At least 10 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning/urban design and/or federal environmental documentation.
• AICP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development to secure new clients and projects.
• Retain and manage relationships with existing clients and external stakeholders.
• Respond to RFPs and build teams internally and with partner firms.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation planning projects and manage multiple projects on time-sensitive schedules.
• Develop solutions for moving people and goods by various modes in rural, suburban, and urban contexts.
• Solve complex transportation problems using professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Apply transportation methods, planning principles, and standard industry evaluations and analyses.
• Develop engagement and communication strategies with stakeholders, agencies, and partners.
• Prepare deliverables such as reports, memos, technical analyses, engagement content, visions and goals, policies, and implementation plans.
• Lead or oversee multidisciplinary teams in preparing grant applications and identify funding resources.
• Develop content and strategy for federal environmental documents for transportation projects.
• Mentor and train early career staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multimodal transportation planning

Urban design

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Master's degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSB is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our Transportation Planning team. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, advance multimodal solutions, and develop client relationships to influence transportation decisions in local communities.

Bring 10+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and professional certification to drive innovative planning initiatives, mentor staff, and deliver high-impact transportation outcomes onsite in Minnesota.