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Senior Transportation Planner
Senior Transportation PlannerBlackStar • Syracuse, New York, United States
Senior Transportation Planner

Senior Transportation Planner

BlackStar • Syracuse, New York, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
  • Quick Apply
Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Transportation Planner to lead and contribute to transportation and community planning projects. This role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and delivering actionable recommendations. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in transportation planning, environmental documentation, and community engagement.

This position offers hybrid work options but prioritizes local candidates in Syracuse or Albany, NY . Consideration may extend to candidates in Trenton / Newark, NJ, or Philadelphia if needed.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage planning projects, including multimodal transportation, corridor studies, complete streets, trails and greenways, master plans, feasibility studies, NEPA / PEL studies, and technical reports.
  • Prepare and manage SEQR documentation such as Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
  • Coordinate project teams, subconsultants, clients, and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data on demographics, land use, travel behavior, transportation funding, and socio-economic trends using GIS, statistical software, and planning models.
  • Prepare and deliver planning reports and presentations for government agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Lead community engagement activities, including public meetings, outreach materials, and feedback synthesis.
  • Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project success.
  • Mentor junior staff, supporting professional development and team growth.
  • Support business development efforts through proposals, scopes, and client interviews.
  • Conduct field reviews and occasional site visits as required.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban / Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning, Public Policy, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or Economics .
  • AICP certification or eligibility to obtain within one year of hire.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible planning experience with a focus on transportation or related disciplines.
  • Proven experience leading planning projects and supervising teams or tasks.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and time management skills .
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in planning, environmental sciences, public policy, law, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS) and other spatial analysis tools.
  • 10+ years of experience in public sector transportation projects, particularly in the Northeast.
  • Active involvement in professional organizations such as APA, ITE, or similar.
  • Experience managing complex, interdisciplinary projects, including environmental documentation, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Why Join Us :

  • Lead innovative transportation and community planning projects.
  • Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
  • Hybrid work flexibility for local candidates.
  • Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of planners.
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    Transportation Planner • Syracuse, New York, United States

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