Senior Transportation Planner
About The Position
JMT is seeking a creative and highly motivated Senior Planner to support our growing planning practice. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative planning solutions for public sector clients across a range of project types and geographic contexts. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of planning principles and project leadership experience, with a strong background in multimodal, community, and environmental planning. Candidates must be comfortable working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team that includes planners, engineers, and designers. Projects may include elements of transportation planning, land use, urban design, environmental review, and data-driven analysis to support long-range visioning and near-term improvements across a variety of contexts. JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of planning principles
- Project leadership experience
- Strong background in multimodal, community, and environmental planning
- Comfortable working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team that includes planners, engineers, and designers
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to a variety of planning projects, including but not limited to: feasibility studies, comprehensive and master plans, corridor studies, multimodal and complete streets plans, trail and greenway plans, concept studies, grant applications, NEPA and PEL studies, and technical reports.
- Prepare and manage SEQR documentation for a variety of projects, including Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and associated technical studies,
- Manage project teams, tasks, schedules, and deliverables while coordinating with internal staff, subconsultants, clients, and agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to demographics, land use, travel behavior, system performance, transportation funding, environmental conditions, and socio-economic trends using tools such as GIS, statistical software, and planning models.
- Prepare and deliver planning documents and presentations tailored to government bodies, stakeholder groups, and the public.
- Lead and support community engagement activities, including the development of outreach materials, facilitation of public meetings, and synthesis of feedback to inform project recommendations.
- Serve as a key client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in terms of technical quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
- Translate complex technical studies into clear, actionable recommendations for a range of audiences.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering professional development and contributing to the growth of the planning team.
- Participate in and occasionally lead field reviews and data collection activities.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, scopes of work, and interviews as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
