Senior Transportation Planner

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner with a particular focus on Vision Zero and safety action planning; policy development; designing and implementing projects that improve safety for all users; and inclusive community engagement. The candidate will serve as TYLin’s Safe Mobility champion in New York and the Northeast in partnership with the national Safe Mobility Lead. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, transportation engineering, data analytics, civil engineering, etc.) across TYLin offices in New York and the Northeast to manage and contribute to a portfolio of safety projects and assist in the growth of the local practice.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute significantly to data analyses, conceptual design, problem solving, and report writing; will be client-facing, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and will have demonstrated experience managing transportation projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate the larger client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands.

Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or deputy project manager; leading and supporting local project proposals; and contributing to growing the technical acumen of local staff in planning for and implementing the Safe System approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading interdisciplinary project teams
• Leading the development of technical reports and presentations
• Facilitating diverse teams of professionals and stakeholders to develop plan documents, safety studies, and conceptual street designs
• Analyzing transportation data and communicating results
• Developing and applying innovative data analysis techniques
• Managing safety and Vision Zero projects, including tracking budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes
• Contributing to the growth and maintenance of client relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives and production of proposals
• Occasional fieldwork and site visits

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following qualities:

• Experience managing transportation planning and/or design projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Involvement in relevant professional organizations locally and/or nationally (e.g., APA, APBP, TRB, ITE, Vision Zero Network, or others as relevant)
• Understanding of, and interest in, marketing, networking, and business development
• Familiarity with industry best practices, especially in Vision Zero planning and implementation, the Safe System approach, and bicyclist and pedestrian safety and standards and guidelines (e.g., MUTCD, NACTO, AASHTO, and other relevant guidelines)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other industry software

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• 7 to 10 years of urban planning experience
• Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field
• AICP certification preferred

 

Additional Information

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $88,800-$140,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.  TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.