Transit Planner

Whitman, Requardt And Associates, Llp - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Transit Planner position at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP involves developing sustainable transit solutions that enhance equitable and livable communities. The role requires an experienced professional to manage complex transportation projects, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on transit planning and operational systems redesign.

Responsibilities

• Support activities that result in the creation of transit studies, transit plans, and transit compliance documentation for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Collect, clean, and map transit data.
• Analyze transit trends and identify anomalies using ArcGIS, Excel, and other tools.
• Create graphics, tables, and dashboards for reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Write meeting memos, draft reports, white papers, and policy papers.
• Develop agendas and presentations for client meetings.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement events.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients to address complex transit challenges.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work with project team, and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• 4-9 years of experience in transit planning; a graduate degree may be substituted for a portion of this experience.
• Bachelor's degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Interest in working towards AICP certification as soon as the minimum required years of professional planning experience are met.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Possess the ability to listen and understand the needs of the client.
• Willingness to learn, communicate, and work together with WRA team members.
• Experience in areas of transit planning including service development, service operation, fare collection, Title VI, and federal compliance is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits