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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

The Senior Planner acts as an advisor on complex transportation planning projects and applies their knowledge and experience to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding multimodal transportation systems, mobility improvements, safety initiatives, corridor studies, comprehensive transportation planning, and related planning efforts. This role develops innovative and implementable solutions, leads project delivery, mentors staff, and helps shape transportation networks that improve quality of life and support thriving communities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Provides technical leadership to produce and oversee transportation planning projects, which may include corridor studies, transportationmaster plans, active transportation plans, safety studies, transit planning, or related mobility initiatives.

+ Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced planning concepts and developing approaches to solve complexities.

+ Leads or supports project management activities, including development and management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, and client communications.

+ Performs QA/QC and ensures delivery of completed reports, policies, and studies to meet quality standards and project objectives.

+ Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.

+ Advises and directs staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements.

+ Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high-quality work.

+ Contributes to the development of standards and/or guidelines for planning activities within the team.

+ Mentors, supervises, and develops planning staff while supporting the growth and expansion of the transportation planning practice.

+ Supervises and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff.

Experience, Education and Certifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public policy, geography, political science, or a related area of study required.

+ Master's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, public policy, engineering, or a related discipline preferred

+ Minimum of eight years of experience in planning with increasing responsibility, including experience leading complex projects or major project components.

+ American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) preferred.

Expectations :

+ Has a strong understanding of transportation planning principles, multimodal transportation systems, transportation safety, and emerging mobility trends.

+ Has the ability to identify client needs and develop practical transportation planning solutions.

+ Demonstrates effective leadership and a desire to contribute to team growth and organizational success.

+ Works effectively across multidisciplinary teams and offices.

+ Is thoroughly familiar with Olsson's Quality Management Program.

+ Has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through technical work.

+ Has excellent client service orientation.

+ Has solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.

+ Has in-depth knowledge of and the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.

+ Understands the relationship between technical quality, client service, project financial performance, staff development, and long-term business success.

+ Has a valid driver's license and a good driving history.

+ Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule.

+ Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

+ Receive a competitive 401(k) match

+ Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

+ Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

+ Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

+ Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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