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    Senior Transit Planner - Baltimore, United States - Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

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    At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

    Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Transit Planner to work with our team of planners and engineers to assist on bus, rail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on, technical BRT planning expert to support BRT, bus, and rail transit projects from concept to delivery. They will lead the development of transportation plans and technical reports, work with engineers and analytical staff on the development of model outputs and other supporting technical data. Additionally, they will provide input, technical guidance, and project management. They will build and maintain client relationships and professional networks around transit throughout the industry.

    Key Responsibilities Include:

    • Leading and supporting studies and design efforts, drafting reports.
    • Providing analysis on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of plans and special projects.
    • Providing planning expertise on bus service, corridor improvements, and BRT.
    • Analyzing transit service and recommending service modifications or innovative options for improved mobility.
    • Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and obtain project approvals.
    • Documenting policy and regulatory changes that may be warranted.
    • Identifying planning strategies and assessing scenarios.
    • Working with internal WRA counterparts to provide GIS-based data analysis and developing collateral materials that illustrate data in a user-friendly manner.
    • Facilitating public meetings/public involvement efforts, documenting meetings, and presenting information to clients and their boards regarding the outcomes and recommendations.
    • Working independently as well as part of a multi-discipline team to advance project goals and objectives.
    • Preparing proposals, developing work plans, and coordinating planning efforts to support project management.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Desired Knowledge/Skills

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Knowledge of relevant BRT technology, transit signal priority, and its applications in the transit sector.
    • Knowledge of and aptitude for computer software program, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
    • Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible projects.
    • Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments.
    • Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve problems.
    • Ability to provide effective and efficient project management with a proven ability to meet established deadlines.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
    • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification.
    • Minimum of 10 years of advanced relevant BRT work experience.
    • Prior experience in consulting is preferred.
    • Experience working with transit agencies or DOTs on transit-related planning studies such as bus prioritization or BRT initiatives.
    • Experience with federal funding applications.
    • Direct experience leading the delivery of complex urban bus service improvement programs with an emphasis on BRT corridors.

    Benefits:

    WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

    • Flexible work schedule options
    • Competitive salary
    • Leave accrual and paid holidays
    • Healthcare benefits
    • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
    • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Parental and maternity leave benefits

    WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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