Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer

LSA is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer for its Mobility group. This individual will manage a staff of professionals who perform technical analyses in support of projects and/or manage projects for public and private sector clients. This position requires extensive knowledge of HCM using software such as Synchro, HCS, and Vistro. Candidates should also demonstrate expertise with general design sources such as AASHTO, CaMUTCD, and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. Typical responsibilities include personnel management, project management of traffic impact analyses for public and private development projects, operational analyses for roadway improvement projects, General Plan and Specific Plan circulation studies, and business development. Flexible workplace schedules may be arranged and allow for potential hybrid in-office/remote opportunities, subject to supervisor discretion.

Requirements 

Applicants for the position should have 7 to 10 years of direct experience. A Master’s or other advanced degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, urban planning, or a related field is desirable. A candidate with a Registered Professional Engineer (PE)/Traffic Engineer (TE) license or an AICP is preferable. Strong emphasis will be placed on previous technical experience with transportation agencies, quality of work, and the ability to write proposals and manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, experience with high-level analytical spreadsheets, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. 

Compensation 

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. 

About the Organization 

LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective. 

LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you. 

LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match. 

For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website. 

EOE Statement 

LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 

LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual’s actual or perceived—or association with others of an actual or perceived—age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.