Sr Planner, Transportation Planning

WSB and Associates; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our Transportation Planning team in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on shaping mobility through innovative planning, leading high-impact projects, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation solutions for rural, suburban, and urban contexts.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in multimodal planning, AICP/PE credentials, and strong client relations. Onsite work is required, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning/urban design and/or federal environmental documentation.
• AICP certification and/or PE license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience working onsite at a WSB office up to five days per week as required by project.
• Willingness for occasional travel or field visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development to secure new clients and projects.
• Retain and manage relationships with existing clients and external stakeholders.
• Respond to RFPs and build teams with internal and partner firms.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation planning projects and manage schedules.
• Develop sustainable solutions for moving people and goods across modes and contexts.
• Mentor early career staff and provide guidance on funding resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning

Master's degree in transportation/urban planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Planner, Transportation Planning

Job Description

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 t eams 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 pur pose 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:

• Bachelors 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:

• Masters 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.

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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