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Senior Transportation Planner

Hanson Professional Services Inc., Miami, FL, United States


Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Transportation Planner Project Manager at Hanson

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver transit projects throughout Florida

Oversee transportation and transit planning, environmental analyses, and design reviews

Author reports and submissions to federal, state, and local agencies, including NEPA documentation

Assist in preparing and evaluating STOPS and RTC models for transit capital and operations costs

Manage project submittals, compliance evaluations, and coordination with support personnel and subconsultants

Collaborate with local governments, regional agencies, and transit authorities to facilitate project delivery

Develop detailed scopes and resource estimates for transit and rail projects

Build and maintain strong client relationships, participating in meetings to discuss project goals and progress

Evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement in collaboration with leadership

Contribute to a variety of transit, freight, and passenger rail projects, including Commuter Rail and Bus Rapid Transit

Support business development efforts through RFP responses, interviews, and marketing initiatives

Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For
Skills

Strong knowledge of transportation planning and federal regulations (FTA, FRA, FDOT)

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience in transit and transportation studies, public engagement, rail systems, and environmental planning

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Strong relationship‑building skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Willingness to travel for day trips or evening meetings, with flexibility for varying hours

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or Transportation Engineering

10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, with a focus on transit and rail projects

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or AICP designation preferred but not required

Active involvement in technical or professional organizations is a plus

Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000, based on experience. Position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work‑life balance programs

Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award‑winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

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