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Senior Transportation Planner - High Speed Rail
About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.
We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Transportation Planner to join our growing team in Seattle.
You'll lead complex transportation planning and environmental compliance efforts for major capital projects. This role is central to shaping high-speed rail infrastructure through interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic planning, and coordination with public agencies and stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large, multidisciplinary transportation planning and environmental compliance projects.
- Develop and analyze environmental documentation in accordance with NEPA and CEQA (or CEAA) requirements.
- Build and sustain client relationships through active participation in marketing, contract negotiations, design discussions, and production meetings.
- Supervise and coordinate teams in preparing planning studies, technical reports, and environmental documents.
- Guide public engagement efforts, facilitate agency coordination, and support transportation programming activities.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary design development and contract documentation sessions.
- Oversee staffing and workload distribution throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery of documents.
- Perform additional planning-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in transportation planning, with a focus on major infrastructure/transit capital projects.
- Strong understanding of transit planning principles and NEPA/CEQA (or CEAA) processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and teams.
- Proven ability to coordinate with agencies having jurisdiction (cities, counties, state/federal regulatory agencies).
- Experience collaborating across disciplines such as environmental, engineering, operations, and planning.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on high-speed rail projects
- Experience in evaluating alternatives for capital projects using criteria such as ridership forecasting, environmental constraints, community input, and technical feasibility.
- Experience developing and informing effective public and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Experience with greenfield route identification for passenger rail or similar linear infrastructure planning, particularly in contexts without host railroads.
- Familiarity with pre-NEPA planning and project scoping.
- Knowledge of FRA regulations
Compensation Information: Base salary for this position is in the range of $140,000-$190,000 .
Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. Our compensation structure prioritizes transparency and internal pay equity.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Ready to join us?
Visit our careers site at https://www.parametrix.com/careers/ to apply and view all available opportunities at Parametrix.
It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons based on ability and fitness to perform job duties regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $140,000 - $190,000
