Senior Transportation Planner at Johnson Mirmiran Thompson

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Multimodal Transportation Planning, Complete Streets, Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Project Management, GIS, Community Engagement, Data Analysis, Urban Design, Land Use Planning, Environmental Review, Grant Application Writing, Technical Reporting, Stakeholder Coordination, Business Development, Mentorship, Feasibility Studies

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: 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 in multimodal transportation, complete streets, and bicycle and pedestrian 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. Essential functions and 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, bicycle and pedestrian network plans, trail and greenway plans, concept studies, transit and mobility studies, grant applications, PEL studies, and technical reports. * 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. * 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. Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities * Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage a variety of multimodal transportation and planning projects for public sector clients. Coordinate project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical reports, master plans, and actionable recommendations.