Project Planner

Toole Design Group • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Toole Design, we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for a Project Planner to join our team in Los Angeles, CA, someone who’s excited to create welcoming places and transportation networks that benefit all users. We're proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you’re ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team—apply today. At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in planning, engineering, design, public health, or related fields—including advocacy, outreach, program management, or policy work.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field. Additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Fluent in Spanish: Communications with Spanish-speaking community members to gather input, answer questions, and support inclusive public engagement.
• Passion for active transportation and travel options for all ages and abilities.
• Experience with multimodal transportation planning, virtual and/or in-person public engagement, and fieldwork.
• Able to manage projects/tasks, collaborate on teams, and clearly communicate technical ideas in writing.
• Skilled in Excel and comfortable with descriptive statistics.

Nice To Haves

• Local knowledge and professional network.
• Experienced with visual communication (e.g., maps, graphics, or design tools like Adobe or ArcGIS).
• Marketing and business development experience or interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses, manage projects/tasks, and engage directly with clients and communities to create plans that move from vision to implementation.
• Do fieldwork and face-to-face community outreach, travelling occasionally around the region.
• Work on projects that make travel safer, more accessible, and more equitable for everyone.
• Center equity, climate, safety, and health in everything we do.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• A flexible hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday) and two days optional to work from home
• 8 paid holidays
• at least 16 days of PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• transportation perks
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level