Senior Transportation Planner
Our client, a regional multidisciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join its expanding Chicago team. This role is well suited for a transportation planning professional who is passionate about improving mobility, engaging with communities, and developing innovative solutions that create safer, more connected, and more sustainable transportation networks.
Combining expertise in planning, engineering, grant strategy, and stakeholder engagement, our client partners with public and private sector organizations to deliver impactful infrastructure and transportation solutions. The firm is known for its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and commitment to helping communities navigate complex challenges through practical, forward-thinking strategies. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside planners, engineers, and designers on meaningful projects that enhance mobility, strengthen communities, and shape the future of transportation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multimodal transportation planning projects, including bicycle/pedestrian plans, transit studies, safety action plans, and corridor studies.
- Conduct transportation analysis and develop recommendations based on data, land use, and community needs.
- Support projects from planning through preliminary engineering in collaboration with design teams.
- Utilize GIS tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and project visualization.
- Assist with grant strategy and funding applications.
- Facilitate public engagement, stakeholder coordination, and community outreach efforts.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and planning documents.
- Mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography, or a related field.
- 5+ years of transportation planning experience.
- Background in multimodal, active transportation, transit, corridor, or safety-focused planning.
- Experience with transportation funding programs and grant development.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS and spatial analysis.
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, or similar tools is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Company wellness program
- Professional development, training, and continuing education support
- Opportunities for leadership, project ownership, and career advancement
- Collaborative culture with regular team events and employee engagement initiatives
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