Senior Planner-Transportation

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description As a valued member of this team you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by; Supporting the Project Director in delivering transportation planning, policy analysis and development, and traffic engineering services to the Illinois Tollway. Oversee and conduct reviews of technical work. Lead and mentor a diverse, multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and data scientists under the guidance of the project director. Responsible for all aspects of task management, including developing staffing plans; adherence to scope, schedule, and budget; and ongoing quality control and quality assurance. Assess and interpret technical assessment in areas such as travel demand modeling, interchange analysis, and corridor studies. This work may include spatial and statistical analyses of transportation systems performance, demographic trends, land use development, and interactions with the larger multimodal transportation system. Guide transportation policy research and analysis efforts. Develop context-appropriate policy guidance for the client. Oversee the development of technical reports, presentations, and other written deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences. Present and discuss findings with the client. Support business development pursuits for transportation planning opportunities in the Midwest region. Minimum Qualifications -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or related discipline.

• AICP, PTP, PE, CEP, or approved certification in a related field. Or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community, or Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications -Direct experience with the evaluation and interpretation of regional travel demand modeling outputs.

• Background in transportation economics.
• Experience with transportation policy and funding.
• Experience with traffic operations engineering and associated tools.
• Professional experience working in transportation planning in Illinois.

-AICP.

Amount of Travel Required 5% EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Pay Range Minimum $125,549 Pay Range Maximum $219,710 Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Business Unit TSU Group TSO Assignment Category Employment Type Regular No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position Senior Planner-Transportation | CDM Smith #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith