Associate Transportation Planner

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a candidate to expand the growth and delivery of the transportation planning practice in the NY Region, with a particular focus on Multimodal Planning and Street Design. Additional experience in the following practice areas would be an advantage, including: Vision Zero and Safe Mobility; Active Transportation/Complete Streets; Comprehensive Planning; Strategic Planning; City/Neighborhood Mobility Plans; New Mobility; Micromobility; Curb management; Corridor Planning; Highway Mitigation/Removal; Freight Planning; Sustainability & Resilience; and Transportation Demand Management.

They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of planners, transportation/civil engineers, and data scientists to lead and advise on a wide variety of planning, policy, design, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute to and provide QA/QC review of various work products; they will be client-facing, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and they will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate bigger-picture client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands.

Responsibilities will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and supporting local project proposals; contributing to TYLin’s thought leadership and innovation initiatives; and helping to grow the technical acumen of local planning staff.

Professional experience in one of the following geographies: Upstate/Western NY (Albany, Rochester, Buffalo), North Jersey or Philadelphia – is preferred.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Project Management

· Lead and oversee strategic and citywide transportation planning projects, managing project budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes

· Leading interdisciplinary project teams and the development of technical reports and presentations

· Build tools, procedures, or analyses that set our practice apart from competitors and ensure consistency of products internally

· Foster and maintain strong client relationships

· Occasional travel to client sites is required

Business Development

· Leading business development initiatives and production of proposals (spearheading proposal responses, pursuing intelligence activities)

· Contribute to the business development strategy for specific practice areas, the national planning practice, and the regional market

· Represent the firm through thought leadership at conferences, professional organizations, and through social media

Staff Management

· Provide staff mentorship, including sharing technical expertise, professional development advice and helping to guide staff growth

· Assist with workload planning, identifying gaps in staffing, and lead recruiting efforts to fill gaps

· Potential to manage and supervise a team of staff (2-4 staff), ensuring adequate capabilities and capacity and anticipating succession planning needs

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following qualities:

· Demonstrated success managing complex transportation planning and/or design projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients

· Strong written and verbal communicator who understands current and emerging industry best practices and can speak authoritatively on those topics

· Has existing strong client and partner relationships

· Ability to foster a team environment and lead, motivate, and mentor staff

· Involvement in relevant professional organizations locally and/or nationally (NACTO, APA, ITE, TRB, or others as relevant)

· Experience in marketing, networking, and business development

· Familiarity with industry best practices (e.g., MUTCD, NACTO, AASHTO, and other relevant guidelines)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Power BI and/or other industry software

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

· A minimum of 10 years of transportation planning experience with at least 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar

· Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field

· AICP certification preferred

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600 - $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.