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Senior Transportation Planner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 170000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource and recognizes our responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Senior Transportation Planner with experience in transportation planning to support and help lead active transportation trail and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West.
This role is ideal for a planner who enjoys both technical and planning-level work and who is passionate about improving mobility connectivity and quality of life through trails shared-use paths and complete streets.
What are the core responsibilities for the role
- Lead and support the planning and development of active transportation facilities including shared-use paths trails bike lanes and complete streets
- Manage corridor studies concept studies active transportation plans feasibility studies and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts
- Prepare and review technical memoranda reports and planning documents for transportation and trail projects
- Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic drainage roadway structures utilities and right-of-way
- Lead project management activities including scope schedule budget and quality control
- Analyze transportation land use and mobility data to inform planning recommendations
- Assist with and play a key role in public and stakeholder engagement efforts including meetings workshops and presentations
- Communicate technical information clearly through strong written deliverables and verbal presentations
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Lead business development and client relationship efforts as appropriate
Qualifications Skills and Competencies:
- Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Transportation Planning Civil Engineering or a related field (required)
- 15 years of experience in transportation planning and/or multimodal project development
- Experience managing active transportation trails or multimodal projects
- Strong understanding of current national and local guidelines particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- Proficiency in GIS and/or transportation planning and analysis tools
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports studies and planning documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting to clients stakeholders and public audiences
- Ability to work across multiple phases of planning projects
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with trail planning and design including alignment development and user experience considerations
- Background in corridor planning active transportation plans or multimodal network development
- Experience working with state DOTs MPOs and/or local agencies
- Interest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportation
- Experience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordination
- Experience mentoring junior staff
Why would a candidate want this job
At Horrocks you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including but not limited to:
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process please email us at and include your name the job title and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process please email us at and include your name the job title and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
