Salary: $60.55 - $70.40 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Seattle Department of Transportation
Division: Transit & Mobility
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, innovative planner to help reimagine how packages, goods, and services flow through our city every day. In our Transit & Mobility Division, we're advancing smarter, more sustainable ways to manage curb space-making Seattle easier to navigate for businesses, delivery partners, and the public.

We're seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to play a key leadership role in Stage Two of the U.S. Department of Transportation's SMART Grant. Our project, "Smart Curbs for Better Access: A Digital, Data-Driven Approach Across Cities," is a partnership between Seattle and Minneapolis focused on using technology and real-time data to improve curb access and make deliveries more efficient. This work directly supports economic vitality and helps businesses thrive in a growing, dynamic city.

In this role, you will serve as the deputy project manager, working closely with the SMART Grant project manager to bring several high-impact initiatives to life. You will collaborate with local businesses, commercial delivery companies, and internal and external partners to test innovative tools and solutions-and see the results of your work make a difference on Seattle's streets.

We're looking for a proactive, creative Senior Transportation Planner who thrives in a collaborative environment, can move critical tasks forward with minimal supervision, and is energized by applying new ideas in the real world.

If you're excited by data-driven planning, meaningful partnerships, and shaping systems the public interacts with every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement, contracting, and on-the-ground implementation of innovative curb sensor technologies-such as in-ground occupancy sensors or automated camera systems. This work requires thoughtful coordination, clear communication, and close collaboration with teams across SDOT and other City departments to successfully deliver within the three-year grant timeline.
• Guide the planning and rollout of up to five neighborhood urban freight curb plans. This includes coordinating, supervising, and offering strategic direction to multiple consultant teams contributing to outreach, data collection, research, and analysis. You will ensure all consultant work meets SDOT's standards, stays on schedule, and remains within budget.
• Manage all SDOT reporting requirements for the SMART Grant in alignment with USDOT and City of Minneapolis expectations. Responsibilities include preparing quarterly project updates, budget requests, data plans, implementation reports, and other required documentation.
• Develop and advance data-driven policy recommendations for commercial vehicle load zones. This work involves close collaboration with curbside management staff, external business partners, data engineers, and other key stakeholders to turn insights into actionable, equitable policies.
• Collect, manage, and analyze commercial vehicle activity data to support policy development, leadership briefings, and operational decision-making.
• Represent SDOT in the Open Mobility Foundation's Smart Curb Collaborative by attending monthly meetings, sharing updates on SMART Grant progress, offering technical expertise on data best practices, and collaborating with peer cities on emerging curb management solutions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience with transportation planning or transportation development in a large, complex urban system.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience managing grant-funded projects, with a strong track record of delivering complex work on time and within scope.
• Hands-on experience navigating federally funded grant reporting and implementation requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural workplace and provide excellent service to a diverse range of partners, community members, and customers.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methods, especially those used in curbspace management, urban logistics, and goods movement.
• Experience leading community outreach and engagement efforts, including facilitating discussions with varied stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex transportation challenges and developing clear, practical, and innovative solutions.
• Experience using ArcGIS software for mapping, analysis, and visualization.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and move work forward with minimal oversight.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with at least three days each week spent in a City office and up to two days worked remotely within a standard 40-hour work week.
Additional Information
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including professional work and education verifications.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City's full salary range for this position is $60.55 - $70.40 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ryan Jones at

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have with transportation planning or transportation development in a large, complex urban system?

• less than 3 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

03

Please briefly describe your relevant experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this role. You may include grant-funded project management, federally required reporting, community outreach, or other transportation-focused work.
Required Question