Senior Transportation Planner
About The Position
The Senior Transportation Planner will lead and support a variety of traffic engineering, planning, and applied technology projects. In this role, you will manage tasks independently, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical resource. The ideal candidate brings robust analytical skills, a proven track record in transportation engineering or planning, and a strong capability in leveraging data and emerging technologies to solve complex transportation challenges. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth, client interaction, and leadership within FDOT project delivery, traffic operations, systems planning, and innovative decision-support tools.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Advanced proficiency with traffic analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) and familiarity with regional travel demand models.
- Proven track record working on FDOT, MPO, or Florida municipal transportation projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working across disciplines and seniority levels.
- Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or AICP certification is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee traffic data collection, reduction, and advanced analysis (vehicle counts, speed studies, safety data, pedestrian/bicycle analytics).
- Manage and author traffic impact studies, corridor studies, and complex intersection analyses using industry-standard software (Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM).
- Develop and review traffic signal warrant analyses, sight distance evaluations, and capacity/level-of-service (LOS) assessments.
- Deliver comprehensive Traffic Engineering Studies and Traffic Operations reports tailored for FDOT and local agency clients.
- Direct travel demand modeling efforts, overseeing model validation, data assembly, and complex scenario analyses.
- Manage subarea studies, corridor planning, and specialized Systems Planning tasks, including Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and freight analyses.
- Draft and present high-level technical memoranda, planning reports, and presentations for agency stakeholders and public involvement processes.
- Ensure all technical reports, figures, tables, and presentations meet the highest professional and clarity standards.
- Coordinate directly with Project Managers, clients, and agency representatives to meet strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and planners, providing technical QA/QC on their tasks and workflows.
- Maintain meticulous project documentation consistent with firm QA/QC standards.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
