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Senior Transportation Planner

Burgess & Niple
Charleston, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Collaborate with the West Virginia District Director and the transportation industry experts to maintain and grow Burgess & Niple’s presence as a premier planning consultant in West Virginia, Ohio, and beyond. We’re seeking a Senior Transportation Planner in our Charleston, WV office.

B&N Senior Transportation Planner Responsibilities

  • Deliver a wide range of planning services to clients and develop new client opportunities.
  • Manage key projects and work closely with a team of planners helping clients deliver comprehensive/master plans, long-range plans, corridor and project level studies, active transportation plans, area plans, safety plans, etc.
  • Develop client relationships and engage in business development efforts with support from our marketing team and office leaders
  • Leads facilitation of meetings and workshops with clients, stakeholders, and the public
  • Provides guidance and review of the work of other planning staff

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), or similar
  • 7 years minimum of progressively responsible experience in community planning, transportation planning, or safety planning
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with GIS software preferred
  • Excellent written communication skills and detail oriented
  • Project management and business development experience
  • AICP Certification preferred

Evening meetings and travel could be required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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