Overview:

The Senior Transportation Planner will lead the development and coordination of transportation plans for state and local governments.  This position will play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing diverse transportation needs including transit, non-motorized options, safety enhancements, and sustainability measures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage client coordination efforts, ensuring effective communication and understanding of transportation objectives. 

• Create comprehensive public involvement plans, overseeing sub-consultant teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations to facilitate community engagement. 

• Execute strategies for effective community outreach and participation in transportation planning initiatives. 

• Identify and cultivate client opportunities, involving marketing efforts, RFQ response development, and the formation of a dedicated team to support these initiatives. 

• Lead design teams working on various projects, including but not limited to complete streets, cycle tracks, and multimodal conversions. 

• Ensure adherence to project objectives and timelines, maintaining high-quality standards in all design outputs. 

• Coordinate planning projects with clients, focusing on defined goals and objectives related to mobility, safety, multimodal transportation, community livability, and economic development. 

• Lead efforts to secure project development funds, including federal and state opportunities. 

• Assist clients in leveraging transit, bike, pedestrian, safety, and other project parameters to enhance eligibility for funding opportunities. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in transportation planning with or ability to obtain, ACIP 

• Proven experience in turnkey creation of regional and local corridor assessments, transportation, and land use analysis, including policy recommendations and investment priorities. 

• Expertise in data analysis using tools such as ESRI and Tableau to propose transportation planning studies compliant with federal, state, and local requirements. 

• Demonstrated experience with transportation planning funds and grant acquisition for the development of long-range plans. 

• Proficient use and knowledge of design guidelines and standards, including AASHTO, PROWAG, ADA, TxDOT, and MUTCD, to ensure successful project implementation. 

• Strong project management skills, coupled with excellent communication and presentation abilities. 

• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting ideas to diverse audiences. 

• Must possess a valid driver license. 

• Occasional travel throughout the state of Texas to attend client meetings is required.