Americas Senior Transport Planning Advisor

This part‑time Transport Planning Advisor role is based in the New York, NY office and provides technical leadership and strategic direction for transport planning projects in the rail transit and bus sectors. The position involves leading project delivery, business development, client relationships, and mentoring staff within Arup’s Transport Planning practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of bus and rail infrastructure and service planning projects, including corridor studies, new service and extension planning, and conceptual design of stations, stops, terminals, and supporting facilities.
• Lead studies on transit‑oriented development and complete streets initiatives to increase multimodal connectivity through creative land‑use planning that enhances pedestrian and bicycle usage and safety.
• Deliver planning studies that help transit agencies increase ridership, provide more cost‑effective services, and enhance the customer experience.
• Provide guidance to clients on transport funding policy and help agencies reduce emissions and meet sustainability goals.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction; monitor progress, milestones, and deliverables to identify and address risks.
• Identify and execute business development strategies to win new projects and diversify services; lead and support proposal and bid preparation.
• Provide input to contract negotiation, including terms and conditions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements; implement quality control measures.
• Provide technical reviews of planning project deliverables.
• Support stakeholder and public engagement meetings for transport planning projects.
• Provide senior leadership and support to engineers and planners in planning and design project delivery.
• Support staff development through work assignments, stretch tasks, and mentoring of technical and soft skills.
• Play an active role in professional organizations to provide thought leadership in transport planning and land‑use policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in public transit service and/or infrastructure planning.
• Experience as a project manager and/or project director.
• Experience working in both consulting and public sector (highly desirable).
• Strong technical judgment with ability to resolve complex design, interface, constructability, and standards‑compliance issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation disciplines including: land use and transit‑oriented development planning; transit access planning (micromobility, pedestrian safety); transit market assessments and alternatives development; transportation funding policy.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring staff, coordinating subconsultants, and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Strong client relationship, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to support business development, pursuits, proposals, and interviews for major rail programs.
• Significant experience working with clients and strong relationships in the Northeastern United States.
• Established profile in the Northeast with connections to the national industry, Federal Transit Administration, and Federal Railroad Administration (highly desired).
• Professional certifications (PE, AICP, PTP, or similar) preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits program for employees and families.
• Paid time off for rest and renewal.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually, dependent on firm financial performance).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.
• Flexible working arrangements, including alternative schedules and the ability to work outside the office for a portion of the workweek.

Pay

Good‑faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed as a full‑time role in New York: $200,000 to $210,000 per year (commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level). Benefits are not included in the base salary. Hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside New York will differ.

Schedule

Part‑time position with flexible working options, including alternative schedules and partial remote work.