Sr Planner, Transportation Planning

WSB; Burnsville (MN); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Multimodal transportation planning

Urban design

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

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

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

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our growing Transportation Planning team and help shape the future of the mobility of our local communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who is passionate about developing innovative transportation solutions that improve connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life. As part of a rapidly growing company, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative planning initiatives, influence critical transportation decisions, and work on high-impact projects that help communities prepare for the future.

WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and we've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond today's challenges to the opportunities of tomorrow. Our team is empowered to innovate, think strategically, and create lasting value for the clients and communities we serve. If you are a Senior Transportation Planner who shares our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do

• 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, managing multiple projects, and teams on time-sensitive schedules.
• Develop solutions for moving people and goods by various modes (car, bus, train, bicycle, foot) 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 and implement stakeholder, agency, and partner engagement and communication strategies.
• Prepare deliverables such as reports, memos, technical analyses, engagement content, visions and goals, policies, implementation and phasing plans, and other client-identified items.
• Lead or oversee multidisciplinary teams in preparing grant applications and provide guidance on relevant funding resources for projects.
• Develop content and strategy for federal environmental documents for transportation projects. This includes preparing purpose and need statements, developing and refining evaluating criteria, and conducting alternatives analyses.
• Mentor and train early career staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program.
• Experience:
• At least 10 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning/urban design and/or federal environmental documentation.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Occasional travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Preferred

• Master's degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program preferred.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• company paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for professional growth and development
• 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave for part time employees

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.