Transportation Planner

Transportation PlannerSambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.Sambatek is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our Public Services group and help expand our transportation planning capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transportation professional who enjoys working directly with clients, developing practical solutions, and having a meaningful role in shaping communities.In this role, you'll work closely with our public-sector clients and multidisciplinary teams on transportation planning and mobility projects. Because you'll be the primary transportation planning resource at Sambatek, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of this area of practice, contribute to project delivery, and help shape how we grow our transportation services over time.Work Location: Hybrid- flexible to work in office and remotely; local to Minnetonka, MN officeExpected Compensation Range: $40-57 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a weekResponsibilitiesLead transportation planning and mobility projects for cities, counties, and other public-sector clientsDevelop and evaluate transportation plans, studies, and recommendations that support community and regional goalsAnalyze existing and future transportation conditions, including traffic, roadway networks, multimodal connectivity, and mobility needsPrepare transportation planning studies, technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and recommendationsSupport corridor studies, intersection and roadway evaluations, traffic and parking analyses, multimodal planning, and other transportation-related studiesCoordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and project stakeholders to understand needs and develop practical solutionsCollaborate with civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and other disciplines to integrate transportation considerations into broader public and private development projectsPresent findings and recommendations to clients, committees, commissions, and community groups as neededAssist with proposals, scopes, budgets, and business development efforts related to transportation planningHelp establish and grow Sambatek's transportation planning services, including identifying opportunities, developing processes, and building relationships with clients and industry partnersMentor and collaborate with team members as transportation planning needs continue to growRequirementsBachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related fieldExperience working on transportation planning projects for public-sector clientsStrong understanding of transportation planning principles, multimodal transportation, roadway systems, and land use/transportation relationshipsExperience with transportation data collection, analysis, and interpretationAbility to develop clear, concise technical reports and recommendationsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiencesAbility to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of independenceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project partnersA proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build something within a growing practicePreferred QualificationsAICP or PTP certification or progress toward certificationPTOE or other relevant transportation certificationExperience with traffic analysis, GIS, travel demand modeling, or transportation planning softwareExperience presenting to city councils, planning commissions, transportation committees, or public meetingsFamiliarity with local and regional transportation planning processes and public funding programsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentWork is primarily performed in an office environmentAbility to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 poundsBenefit InformationMedical, dental, and vision plansHSA and FSA optionsEmployer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverageEmployer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insuranceEmployee assistance programVoluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coveragePaid time off and holidaysRetirement 401(k) plan with company matchStarting January 1, 2026, eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), providing paid, job-protected time away from work for family, medical, or parental needsSambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.