Join TKDA's Planning Services team and elevate your career in transportation planning. With us, you'll tackle meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and find ample opportunities for professional growth and development. In this position, you will report to the Northwest Regional Vice President and lead planning projects in the Greater Seattle Market.
As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will lead projects and collaborate with expert professionals on a variety of small to large-scale projects. You will become engaged in all aspects of the planning and design process, including community / stakeholder engagement, planning documentation, and program management through to construction administration. We offer an energizing work environment where our focus is to further advance and diversify our planning and community engagement services.
We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Regional Vice President to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.
Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 15-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Develop schematic designs, corridor studies, and transportation plans
Lead all aspects of project management (planning, coordinating, and monitoring) for assigned projects
Apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and documentation, participating in project team meetings, and interacting with community members and clients; ability to scale and present technical information to small and large audiences
Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and open houses
Manage online engagement forums and focus groups
Develop communication and marketing materials and other graphics for a diverse group of clients
Market and showcasing planning services and capabilities to current and prospective clients; contribute to establishing and cultivating relationships within the planning community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
Travel throughout the Twin Cities metro to attend project meetings, conduct on-site assessments, and facilitate community engagement meetings/events; ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings and travel overnight
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
Minimum of 15 years of relevant planning experience
2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion.)
Experience juggling tasks between varying phases of multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines
Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods for a range of audiences
Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters
Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Suite
Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer in the state of Washington
AICP certification
In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS
Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite
Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications
Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules
Working knowledge of online mapping software
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
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