Senior Transportation Planner

100% Employee-Owned  At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 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.   TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.    **All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.**TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.   *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.

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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