Senior Transportation Planner

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planners, urban designers, and transportation engineers) who can lead a variety of urban mobility projects such as neighborhood and corridor studies, bicycle/pedestrian/micromobility plans, parking and curbside management studies, safety action plans, and other types of projects in the Chicago region and around the country.

Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute significantly to conceptual design, problem solving, and report writing; will be client-facing, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate the larger client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands. We look for people who bring an analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and, above all else, a passion for building more equitable, resilient communities through transportation solutions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities

The selected individual will perform a variety of tasks related to transportation planning projects and studies and associated needs, including but not necessarily limited to:

• Leading interdisciplinary project teams

• Leading the development of technical reports and presentations

• Analyzing transportation data and communicating results

• Developing and applying innovative data analysis techniques

• Managing projects, including tracking of budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes

• Developing and maintaining client relationships

• Supporting business development initiatives and production of proposals

• Occasional fieldwork and site visits

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong command of transportation and urban planning concepts and technical analysis needed to support decision making

• Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other industry software

Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Master's degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, or equivalent degree preferred,

• 5-10 years of experience,

• AICP certification preferred, and

• Authorized to work in the US.

Please apply with a resume (2 pages max) and cover letter attached.

Additional Information

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Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.