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TKDA · 1 day ago

Senior Transportation Planner

MKE - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned firm that specializes in planning services. As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will lead projects, mentor graduate planners, and engage in all aspects of the planning and design process, focusing on community engagement and program management.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop schematic designs, corridor studies, and transportation plans

Lead all aspects of project management (planning, coordinating, and monitoring) for assigned projects

Apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and documentation, participating in project team meetings, and interacting with community members and clients; ability to scale and present technical information to small and large audiences

Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and open houses

Manage online engagement forums and focus groups

Develop communication and marketing materials and other graphics for a diverse group of clients

Market and showcasing planning services and capabilities to current and prospective clients; contribute to establishing and cultivating relationships within the planning community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects

Travel throughout the Milwaukee metro area to attend project meetings, conduct on-site assessments, and facilitate community engagement meetings/events; ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings and travel overnight

Qualification

Transportation planningPublic engagement facilitationProject managementAdobe Suite proficiencyAICP certificationArcGIS knowledgeStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's and/or master's degree transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of relevant planning experience

2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion)

Experience juggling tasks between varying phases of multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines

Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods for a range of audiences

Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters

Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Suite

Possession of a valid Driver's License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements

Preferred

AICP certification

Experience in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, including preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)

In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS

Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite

Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications

Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics

Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules

Working knowledge of online mapping software

Benefits

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Company

TKDA

TKDA is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, architecture, and planning services.

Founded in 1910

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees

http://tkda.com

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