Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner for the Florida market. Our client base is primarily focused on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the intermodal and supply chain industry, public transportation providers, and local governments and MPO/TPOs. This position is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner with ambition, enthusiasm for growth, ability to take ownership of efforts, and independence. Our Southeast Planning and Intermodal team works cohesively on a daily basis throughout the region on a wide variety of projects and efforts, requiring individuals to be dynamic, efficient, and strong multi-taskers.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate and lead work efforts with team members and clients.


• Understand and engage in business development activities, including proposal preparation, marketing, and presentations/interviews.


• Manage project budgets, staff, schedules, and other project related activities.


• Ability to independently market the firm's services to existing and new clients.


• Participates on interdisciplinary teams, providing knowledge in specific areas.


• Participate in the development of scopes of services, budgets, and schedules.


• Prepare reports, studies, proposals, graphics, and presentation materials.


• Conduct site visits and agency related compliance reviews.


• Have a strong understanding of the multimodal and intermodal industry.


• Lead meetings, stakeholder and partner meetings and discussions, and industry focused events.


• Prepare high-quality presentations (PowerPoint preferred).


• GIS mapping and data collection/analysis capabilities are desired, but not required.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.


• 5+ years of experience


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Strong writing and presentation skills


• Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


• Energetic and positive attitude with a teamwork focused mentality


• Excellent presentation and meeting leadership skills

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• AICP certification is desired, but not required.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, however, when traveling to the client site, noise level can be loud. 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices within their respective area using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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