Senior Transportation Planner

Location: Raleigh

We are seeking a senior transportation planner with a focus on multimodal projects and who has a people-first mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to make a positive impact on our organization and our communities.

Overview

This role is about leading complex and innovative multi-modal transportation planning and engineering projects while building client relationships that contribute to bringing work to the firm. Consistency, collaboration, and a keen focus on providing meaningful mentorship to others are all critical success factors.

Technical Focus

• Multimodal transportation planning experience and preparation of planning documents such as transportation system plans, active transportation plans, transit plans, freight plans, travel demand management, concept design plans, climate action plans, safety plans, and technology planning.
• Development and implementation of project work plans from inception of approach through completion of final reports and presentations.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and multi-disciplinary teams with various topics and complexity levels.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical proficiency in multi-modal transportation planning and engineering projects.
• Provide technical direction to others for complex projects/tasks.
• Develop sound and informed scopes, budgets, and schedules for proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients/teaming partners/industry professionals.
• Contribute to and develop new work opportunities
• Deliver meaningful feedback and mentorship for career growth.

Qualifications

• 8-16 years of experience related to technical focus areas referenced above.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (planning, engineering, or similar).
• AICP preferred.
• Clear passion for transportation and experience as a consultant.

Compensation and Benefits

At Kittelson, our approach to compensation and benefits is built around a few core principles:

• We take the long view and think in terms of total compensation, which goes well beyond base salary and encompasses retirement planning, insurance, time-off benefits, professional development opportunities, and a year-end performance bonus open to all team members
• Incorporate choice and flexibility, knowing each of our team members has unique circumstances and benefit preferences
• Continuously monitor and adapt by keeping a pulse on external market pay and trends in the geographies where we operate

The range for this position is $115,000-150,000, which is a combination of your base salary plus an employer-funded 401K retirement contribution. Position in this range is determined by candidate’s experience and office location.

Apply

If you have a passion for helping communities and want to work with a great team that is making a difference in transportation today, we want to hear from you! Please express interest in this position by using the “Apply Now” button below. During the application process you will be asked to provide some contact information, answer a few questions, and upload a resume. For a more in-depth overview of our hiring activities, view the brief videos about Our Approach to Hiring.

Kittelsonis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.