Senior Transportation Planner - Bellevue, WA

About the role

The Smart Mobility Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner in Seattle, WA, Bellevue, WA, Tacoma, WA or Olympia, WA. This role focuses on the planning of multimodal transportation facilities for public agencies, managing projects from planning to design.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning studies of varying degrees including scope, schedule, quality, and financial management
• Provide technical direction and task leadership for transportation projects
• Collaborate with Smart Mobility leaders in other markets and across DEA’s diverse business units to assist with staffing to fulfill project and business development opportunities
• Lead project teams and manage projects in the transportation planning field
• Train others in fundamentals of transportation planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation engineering, urban design, or closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with transportation planning and engineering studies
• Recent and relevant transportation project or transportation plan development experience in the Puget Sound Region
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Takes ownership and shows initiative in delivering high-quality work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation engineering, urban design, or closely related field preferred
• Recent and relevant transportation project or transportation plan development experience in the Puget Sound Region
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Takes ownership and shows initiative in delivering high-quality work

Skills

• Knowledge of transportation planning and engineering
• Experience in managing transportation projects
• Ability to lead and mentor team members
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions. We also provide professional development opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, a flexible 9/80 schedule, a 401(k) plan, and a holistic wellbeing program. Potential salary range: $145,000 - $170,000.