Senior Transportation Planner

Job Description

Senior Transportation Planner – Richmond

A well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative transportation, transit, and multimodal planning projects that shape communities across the region.

As a Senior Transportation Planner, you’ll play a key role in leading complex planning studies, coordinating directly with clients and stakeholders, and helping to deliver innovative solutions to meet today’s mobility challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support transportation, transit, and multimodal planning studies, including corridor studies, alternatives analyses, and service planning
• Manage day-to-day staffing, scheduling, and technical responsibilities for assigned projects
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and research on land use, transportation, social, and economic trends
• Prepare planning reports, conceptual designs, and presentations for clients, advisory boards, and public meetings
• Represent the firm in communications with clients, agencies, and elected officials
• Assist with project management activities, including scope, budget, and task tracking
• Contribute to proposal writing and business development pursuits as needed

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional planning experience (or Master’s + 4 years)
• Advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, practices, and funding mechanisms
• Proven experience with transit, corridor, or multimodal studies
• Strong communication and public engagement skills, including presenting to boards and stakeholders
• AICP Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Active involvement in professional practice organizations is a plus

Why Join This Team:

• Opportunity to take ownership of high-visibility planning projects across Richmond and the region
• Collaborative, supportive culture with room for professional growth and leadership
• Exposure to both local and regional transportation initiatives
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development support