Senior Transportation Planner - Seattle, 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
• Certification as an AICP and/or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong professional relationships in the Puget Sound Region
• Experience leading project teams and managing projects in the transportation planning field
• Experience training others in fundamentals of transportation planning

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Technical proficiency in transportation planning and engineering
• Project management and leadership experience
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retailment: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement