Mobility and Transportation Planner
Philadelphia, PA
Planning, Operations & Technology – Planning, Operations & Technology /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Work Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type: Full-time regular
**To be considered, please upload a cover letter with your resume.**
How Your Role will Shape Our Success
In this mid-level position, you will manage and conduct high-quality projects to continually improve service to our clients. This individual will consult on projects in areas of concentration such as transit planning, transportation demand management, mobility and parking planning studies, mobility and parking operations, and parking equipment technologies. Walker is the firm that invented parking planning and design, and after 60+ years, we are still the leader in this dynamic field. This position reports to the local office managing principal.
What Sets Us Apart?
Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.
What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the development of the project agreement and proposal.
- Establish, monitor, and implement project plans, including budget, staffing requirements, and schedule.
- Manage activities of professional and support staff assigned to the project team.
- Coordinate data collection and/or collect data pertinent to the project.
- Develop a plan or other information and deliverables to improve mobility and parking conditions.
- Complete and maintain all project documentation and conduct postmortems.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education Requirements: Accredited bachelor’s degree or higher in appropriate fields of study such as urban planning or transportation.
Other Requirements:
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in urban planning, parking planning, or transportation planning.
- Experience managing projects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables).
- Strong technical writing background and experience developing and recruiting new business.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Accredited master’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, or similar.
- Bicycle and pedestrian planning, as well as micro-mobility knowledge, is a plus.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness benefits
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
Why Walker Consultants?
Join Walker and be a driving force in revolutionizing access and connectivity through impactful transportation solutions. Your efforts will shape how individuals and communities traverse and engage from inception to realization. Beyond transportation, Walker's influence extends to crafting dynamic communities; as a curb management specialist, you'll be instrumental in fashioning inclusive, secure, and vibrant communal domains that enhance lives.
Our commitment to optimizing client assets means your input converts to tangible value, showcasing your ideas and strategies to elevate client triumph. Engage with cutting-edge trends and technologies, embedding them in practical situations to surmount intricate quandaries. Upholding equity and inclusivity, Walker harmonizes public and private aspirations, constructing impartial solutions that enhance access, service, and sustainable revenue streams for diverse users.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
