Vertical Transportation Specialist at Walkerconsultants

At Walker Consultants, our Vertical Transportation (VT) team is growing, and we’re looking for a Specialist to join us. Elevators and escalators keep buildings moving — and so will you. In this role, you’ll support our consultants across markets, contribute to exciting projects, and gain the hands-on experience to grow into a consulting role yourself.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including: 

 

·Annual discretionary bonus program 

·Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned! 

·Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance 

·Health Savings Account with company contribution 

·401(k) with company match 

·Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts 

·529 college savings plan 

·A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 

·9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays 

·5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times 

·100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves 

·Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or 

applicable state paid leave programs 

·Paid community involvement hours 

·Tuition and licensure reimbursement 

·Mental wellness benefits 

·Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups 

-Draft and track VT proposals, helping launch new projects.

-Partner with VT Consultants to monitor progress and keep projects on track.

-Support client outreach and provide day-to-day project assistance.

-Perform supervised field work comparable to a Consultant I.

-Prepare draft VT reports and initial findings.

-Develop draft field and progress reports during Construction Administration.

-Assist with follow-up punch list reviews for assigned project portions.

-Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent mix of education, training, and experience).

-2+ years of experience in the vertical transportation industry.

-Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

-Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

-Skilled in conflict resolution with minimal oversight.

-Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Why Walker Consultants? 

At Walker Consultants, we understand that vertical transportation systems are more than just elevators and escalators—they’re essential to how people experience and move through buildings. That’s why clients turn to us for expert consulting, thoughtful design, and reliable solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and long-term performance. 

Our Vertical Transportation team brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of building types—from high-rise office towers to mixed-use developments and transit facilities. We support every phase of the process, including layout design, code review, modernization planning, and construction oversight. Whether it’s new construction or a retrofit, we tailor our approach to meet each project’s specific needs and constraints. 

With a national footprint and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, Walker offers the responsiveness of a local partner backed by the strength of a nationally respected firm. We combine technical excellence with practical insight to deliver vertical transportation solutions that work—now and for decades to come. 

 

Join Us! 

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team. 

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. 

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.