Senior Transit and Rail Planner

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Senior Transit and Rail Planner that can be based in any of our offices or remotely subject to approval.

As a Senior Transit and Rail Planner, you will play a key role in our Transportation Business Unit's Transit and Rail (TaR) Practice. This role involves diverse responsibilities, including collaborating across the firm in our Transit and Rail Planning group. You will contribute to building and enhancing the skills and capabilities of the transit and rail planning team, fostering growth and excellence within the practice.

• Perform work which involves both conventional and unconventional types of planning, investigations, surveys, sometimes with complex features for which there may be no precedents.
• Prepare economic impact analyses of transit, passenger rail and freight railroad operations and/or projects, including Benefit/Cost analysis, and/or return on investment analyses.
• Analyze transit, freight, and rail services and mobility issues in metro regions, states, or regions to recommend service modifications or innovative options for improved mobility.
• Identify planning and analysis strategies to help DEA's clients assess projects and scenarios.
• Responsible for presentations and public facilitation.
• Provide representation to rail agencies, railroads, governing jurisdictions, and state agencies regarding project and program planning and development.
• Work directly with potential and current clients to solicit and assess rail, transit, planning, and multimodal transportation needs and conduct modal comparisons (both freight and passenger).
• Prepare fee proposals, develop work plans, and coordinate planning efforts to support project management.
• May direct and review the work of less experienced Planners, as well as other DEA team members.
• Analyze, evaluate, and prioritize large data sets for various projects.
• Meet with reviewers to obtain project approvals/permits and coordinate plan changes with engineers.
• Familiar with transit, freight, and rail planning, terminology, and support systems
• Work with the Transit and Rail Group, the Regional Transportation Group, and Delivery Leaders to ensure resources are available to complete existing project work as well as work committed in proposals
• Lead and / or support proposal development efforts, working with DEA's business development team and other DEA staff
• Review planning documents, analyses, and deliverables for compliance with contractual and professional requirements as part of DEA's Quality requirements
• Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements.
• Other duties as required.

• 7+ years of experience in transportation planning dealing with intercity passenger rail, transit and/or freight planning projects/studies/analyses.
• 2+ years of experience with Federal discretionary grant application programs and processes, such as CRISI, FSP, BUILD/RAISE, and RCE.
• Experience with feasibility studies and/or alternative analyses for transit and rail projects
• Familiarity with FRA safety databases
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Notebook, Power point), BlueBeam.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, Geography, Economics, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with FRA's Corridor ID Program.

• Experience with agencies/firms such as State Departments of Transportation, FTA, FRA, BNSF, UPRR, Transit Districts, Amtrak and other local agencies.
• 2+ years experience and familiarity with ESRI ARCGIS Pro
• 2+ years of applicable project experience with NEPA and planning associated with transportation projects

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $117,000 - $129,000

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Santa Clarita, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Tustin, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Remote.