Transportation Planner

Sambatek • Minnetonka, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sambatek, LLC is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner to join its Public Services group and help expand the company’s transportation planning capabilities. The role works directly with public-sector clients and multidisciplinary teams on transportation planning and mobility projects. As Sambatek’s primary transportation planning resource, the planner will take ownership of this practice area, contribute to project delivery, and help shape the growth of transportation services.

The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work in the office and remotely, and is local to the Minnetonka, Minnesota office. Compensation is expected to range from $40 to $57 per hour, depending on location and individual qualifications. Pay is hourly, with overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related field.
• Experience working on transportation planning projects for public-sector clients.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning principles, multimodal transportation, roadway systems, and land use/transportation relationships.
• Experience with transportation data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to develop clear, concise technical reports and recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project partners.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a growing practice.

Nice To Haves

• AICP or PTP certification, or progress toward certification.
• PTOE or another relevant transportation certification.
• Experience with traffic analysis, GIS, travel demand modeling, or transportation planning software.
• Experience presenting to city councils, planning commissions, transportation committees, or public meetings.
• Familiarity with local and regional transportation planning processes and public funding programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and mobility projects for cities, counties, and other public-sector clients.
• Develop and evaluate transportation plans, studies, and recommendations that support community and regional goals.
• Analyze existing and future transportation conditions, including traffic, roadway networks, multimodal connectivity, and mobility needs.
• Prepare transportation planning studies, technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Support corridor studies, intersection and roadway evaluations, traffic and parking analyses, multimodal planning, and other transportation-related studies.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and project stakeholders to understand needs and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and other disciplines to integrate transportation considerations into public and private development projects.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, committees, commissions, and community groups as needed.
• Assist with proposals, scopes, budgets, and business development efforts related to transportation planning.
• Help establish and grow Sambatek’s transportation planning services by identifying opportunities, developing processes, and building relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members as transportation planning needs grow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits, including additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Eligible Minnesota employees will be covered under Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave starting January 1, 2026, providing paid, job-protected time away for family, medical, or parental needs.

What This Job Offers

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