Senior Transportation Planner
TKDA
Job Description
Job Description
Join TKDA's Transportation Planning 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.
As a Senior Transportation Planner , you will lead projects, mentor graduate planners, 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. 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 work closely with senior leaders throughout the Surface Transportation division to elevate our services and strengthen our reputation by shaping marketing strategies, nurturing relationships with clients and agency partners, identifying and tracking business opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and delivering impactful presentations and projects.
Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office \u007C Monday & Friday WFH
*We're Moving! - TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated by mid-June through a formal press release, so stay tuned!
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, participate in project team meetings, and interact with community members and clients
- 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 materials for a diverse group of clients
- Market and showcase planning services and capabilities to current and prospective clients; establish and cultivate relationships within the planning community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects
- Travel throughout the LA metro area 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
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
- Minimum of 10 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 managing 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
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements
- AICP certification
- Experience in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, including preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
- In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS
- Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite
- Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications
- Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics
- Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules
- Working knowledge of online mapping software
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 15-25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
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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