Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Transit/Transportation Planner to work with our team of planners and engineers to assist on bus and rail transit projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on, technical transit planning expert to support bus and rail transit projects from concept to delivery. They will lead the development of transportation plans and technical reports, and work with engineers and analytical staff on the development of model outputs and other supporting technical data. Additionally, they will provide input, technical guidance, and project management. They will build and maintain client relationships and professional networks around transit throughout the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting studies and design efforts, drafting reports.
• Providing analysis on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of plans and special projects.
• Providing planning expertise on bus service and corridor improvements.
• Analyzing transit service and recommending service modifications or innovative options for improved mobility.
• Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and obtain project approvals.
• Documenting policy and regulatory changes that may be warranted.
• Identifying planning strategies and assessing scenarios.
• Working with internal WRA counterparts to provide GIS-based data analysis and developing collateral materials that illustrate data in a user-friendly manner.
• Facilitating public meetings/public involvement efforts, documenting meetings, and presenting information to clients and their boards regarding the outcomes and recommendations.
• Working independently as well as part of a multi-discipline team to advance project goals and objectives.
• Preparing proposals, developing work plans, and coordinating planning efforts to support project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 16 years of advanced relevant transportation/transit planning work experience.
• Experience working with transit agencies or DOTs on transit-related planning studies such as bus service or corridor improvement initiatives.
• Experience with federal funding applications.
• Direct experience leading the delivery of complex urban bus service improvement programs.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) technology, transit signal priority, and its applications in the transit sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of and aptitude for computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible projects.
• Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve problems.
• Ability to provide effective and efficient project management with a proven ability to meet established deadlines.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 3255