Transit Planner - Mid-Level

Whitman,-Requardt-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a mid-level Transit Planner to join our Baltimore team. The role involves hands-on planning for transit and mobility projects, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement across multiple project types.

The ideal candidate has a strong transportation planning background, 11–15 years experience, and skills in GIS, data visualization, and client service. AICP certification is a plus, and the role may involve coordination with public agencies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• 11-15 years relevant experience in transportation and/or transit planning, with a demonstrated understanding of the transportation planning process, transit operations concepts, and methods.

Responsibilities

• Serving as part of project teams with multiple project managers focused on a variety of project types for transit and multi-modal transportation studies, providing technical input on projects.
• Participating in a variety of transportation infrastructure studies that could include transit development plans, transit service operating plans, equity analysis, transportation/transit corridor studies, Bus Rapid transit (BRT), and other mobility studies.
• Performing data analysis and reporting; mapping, graphics, and visualization planning work.
• Assisting in project implementation at all levels by working collaboratively with the client, public agencies, and the general public to garner support for the project, build consensus, and identify potential funding.
• Assisting in the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, and presentation materials.
• Serving as task lead on transportation and/or transit projects, including feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, environmental analysis, operations planning, and other project development studies.
• Assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating existing and new mobility services, including fixed route bus service and demand response transit, and ensuring coordination among various service types.
• Providing general planning support, including data collection, research, and documentation.
• Attending and contributing to client, stakeholder, and public engagement meetings.

Skills

GIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Programs

Client service

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field

Tools

GIS

Adobe Programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Transit Planner - Mid-Level

Full Time Baltimore, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3256

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a talented and motivated Transportation Planner to work with our team of planners and engineers on a wide range of transit and multi-modal transportation projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on planner to creatively develop transportation strategies, studies, and designs across the full spectrum of transit and mobility services.

The right candidate will be a highly motivated planner with a strong background in transportation and/or transit planning who possesses excellent client service skills and the ability to manage multiple projects leveraging strong analytical and communication abilities. They will have demonstrated performance in conducting complex operations planning work, including evaluating and making recommendations on technical aspects of transit and operations planning and/or capital programming. This role requires successful stakeholder engagement and relationship management across a diverse constituency.

Responsibilities

• Serving as part of project teams with multiple project managers focused on a variety of project types for transit and multi-modal transportation studies, providing technical input on projects.
• Participating in a variety of transportation infrastructure studies that could include transit development plans, transit service operating plans, equity analysis, transportation/transit corridor studies, Bus Rapid transit (BRT), and other mobility studies.
• Performing data analysis and reporting; mapping, graphics, and visualization planning work.
• Assisting in project implementation at all levels by working collaboratively with the client, public agencies, and the general public to garner support for the project, build consensus, and identify potential funding.
• Assisting in the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, and presentation materials.
• Serving as task lead on transportation and/or transit projects, including feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, environmental analysis, operations planning, and other project development studies.
• Assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating existing and new mobility services, including fixed route bus service and demand response transit, and ensuring coordination among various service types.
• Providing general planning support, including data collection, research, and documentation.
• Attending and contributing to client, stakeholder, and public engagement meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• 11-15 years relevant experience in transportation and/or transit planning, with a demonstrated understanding of the transportation planning process, transit operations concepts, and methods.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Adobe Programs.
• Knowledge of transit planning and city and state transportation project development, planning, and funding processes.
• Experience with Transportation Demand Management (TDM), including micro-transit and micro-mobility, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A desire to stay on the cutting edge in a rapidly changing field and an interest in helping to identify innovative strategies to improve mobility.

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)