New Sidewalk Associate Transportation Planner (Transportation Planner, Associate)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together! SDOT’s Project Development Division has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Transportation Planner with New Sidewalks Program. This position will provide project development of crew delivered new sidewalk blocks and serve as the SDOT liaison to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning Transportation Planning, or related field
At least two (2) years of experience with transportation planning or transportation development OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
Current Washington State Driver License or proof of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

Compelling and engaging written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting public involvement processes, including engaging using culturally and linguistically relevant outreach approaches and engaging in challenging conversations.
Dedication to being a team player, collaborating, and relationship building.
Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to actively manage multiple processes.
Ability to work effectively and productively in a hybrid work environment.
Proven track record of effectively attending, participating, and presenting at public meetings, public outreach, and community events.
Familiarity working with spatial information, data dashboards, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning, scope development, conceptual design, and outreach for sidewalk and walkway projects within priority neighborhoods that connect to key daily destinations.
Serves as project developer for assigned New Sidewalk projects and prepares 0-30% project development deliverables for capital projects, including gaining an approved project scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders by using the Complete Streets Checklist and applicable datasets to identify opportunities and conflicts with SDOT-delivered projects and transportation operations.
Tracks projects through all design and construction phases and serves as project champion to ensure project designs adhere to original project intent and budget.
Provides excellent communication to the New Sidewalk Project Development Lead by identifying projects with complex design elements or public outreach needs and providing regular project status updates regarding scope, schedule, and budget.
Employs a working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of transportation planning with an emphasis on walking, biking, and rolling.
Collects and analyzes traffic data in the field and in the office, including traffic volumes and speeds, pedestrian counts, student travel patterns, and collision history, to identify patterns and problems and recommend solutions when developing New Sidewalk projects.
Serves as the SDOT liaison to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board (SPAB).
Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.