Transit Planner

STV Incorporated; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Continuing Education Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Transit Planner for the Pacific Northwest, with flexibility to be based in Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR. You will lead transit planning tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams on rail, bus studies, corridor and service planning, and multimodal access initiatives.

The role involves developing data-driven planning materials, GIS mapping, and supporting proposals to grow STV’s Seattle/Puget Sound presence in a fast-growing market.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of transit/transportation planning experience.
• Degree in Urban/Transportation Planning or related field; master’s preferred.
• Experience in preparing transit master plans, AA, environmental reports, or related documents.
• Proficiency with GIS or graphic illustration programs and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transit planning and analysis tasks across the Pacific Northwest.
• Deliver rail and bus studies, corridor and service planning, and multimodal access initiatives.
• Develop data-driven planning materials using GIS, visuals, and technical writing.
• Support business development through proposals and client engagement.

Skills

Transit planning

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning/Transportation Planning

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Graphic illustration software

Job description

STV currently has an opening for a Transit Planner in our Pacific Northwest Transportation group with a focus on the Seattle/Puget Sound region, with the flexibility to be based in either our Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR office. This is a standout opportunity for a planning professional who wants to do meaningful, career-defining work in one of the country’s most active and high-visibility transit markets. You’ll help shape mobility solutions that improve connectivity, sustainability, and quality of life across a fast-growing region where transit investment continues to transform how communities move.

Why STV:

In the Seattle/Puget Sound market, strong transit talent has options. At STV, this role offers the chance to work on impactful regional mobility initiatives while building your career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. You’ll join a firm known for helping shape communities through transportation planning, design, engineering, and infrastructure delivery, with the support of a national platform and the feel of a team where your contributions can be seen, valued, and accelerated. STV emphasizes flexible career paths, mentoring, technical development, and meaningful work that improves communities. Work in one of the nation’s most exciting transit markets, where regional investments and system expansion continue to create meaningful, visible planning opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. Take on projects that matter to communities in urban metropolitan areas of Seattle and Portland, as well as in rural communities in Oregon and Washington. Help shape how people connect to jobs, education, services, and each other through more effective and sustainable mobility solutions. Grow your career with a firm that values mentoring, continuous learning, technical excellence, and multiple paths for advancement. Collaborate across planning, engineering, architecture and construction disciplines, giving you broader exposure and the chance to contribute to integrated, real‑world solutions. Be part of a team where your ideas, initiative, and client contributions can make a real impact as STV continues to expand its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and support transit planning and analysis tasks for complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across the Pacific Northwest, helping clients advance mobility, accessibility, and community‑focused transportation solutions. Contribute to the delivery of a wide range of transit planning assignments, including rail and bus studies, corridor and service planning, transit and multimodal access initiatives, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, environmental planning efforts, and long‑range transportation plans. Develop clear, data‑driven planning materials through multi‑modal transportation analysis, GIS mapping, visual presentations, technical writing, and planning documentation that helps move projects from concept to implementation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including technical subconsultants, to deliver high‑quality work products and integrated planning solutions. Support business development and future pursuits through proposal development, strategic positioning, and contributions that help grow STV’s presence in the Seattle/Puget Sound market. Build strong working relationships with senior leadership, clients, engineers, architects, planners, public agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and community members, with opportunities to play a visible role in shaping meaningful transit investments across the region.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in transit and transportation planning. Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, or comparable professional experience in a related field such as Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy and Administration, or other fields directly related to transportation and transit planning. Experience preparing relevant analysis and reports, such as transit master plans, transportation analysis, alternatives analysis, environmental technical reports, and related planning documents. Cross‑modal understanding, with interest or experience in active transportation projects, mixed mode corridors, and road and rider safety. Interest and experience in developing and managing your professional network in the Pacific Northwest through participation in industry events, continuing education in the field and network development. Prior work supporting transit and transportation grant applications and grant‑funded projects is preferred. Proposal writing and business development experience is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with GIS or graphic illustration programs is preferred.

Compensation Range: $91,976.90 - $105,116.46

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

STV is committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.