TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a full-time Senior Transit Planner to be based in New York City or Northeast. This position will be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public clients, including New York City DOT, MTA and NJ TRANSIT. This is an in-person position, though the successful candidate may work remotely with permission from manager.

This position will be focused on expanding our transit planning practice in the New York City and greater Northeast market, including managing transit planning projects, developing staff, creating business opportunities, and submitting written proposals. The successful candidate will have experience with (two or more) of the following: transit service development, bus network redesigns, bus priority/BRT planning, rail planning studies, tactical mobility lanes, and transit agency strategic plans.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The selected individual will perform various tasks, such as:

· Leading an interdisciplinary team on a variety of transit planning projects

· Writing and reviewing technical reports and developing presentations

· Understanding and interpreting data analysis results to drive development of recommendations and solutions

· Managing project budgets and schedules

· Help senior leadership develop a growth strategy for the transit planning practice in the New York City market.

· Managing client relationships

· Identifying new business opportunities and supporting business development

· Representing the company at industry events

· Leading proposal development

· Developing and implementing internal processes that make the work product better

· Active involvement with relevant industry organizations and participation in conferences and other industry events

· Authoring thought leadership (articles, blog posts, etc.) on these topics

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:

· Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, collaborative work style

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

· Proficiency in using spreadsheets to interpret data and conduct complex analysis

· Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator & InDesign) and ArcGIS Pro

· Familiarity with interactive mapping software, like Remix

· Experience managing transit planning projects at either a public agency or as a consultant for public agency work.

· Transit planning experience in two or more of the following additional areas:

· Transit service development

· Comprehensive operations analyses/bus network redesigns

· Bus priority/BRT planning

· Corridor studies/tactical mobility lanes

· Transit agency strategic plans

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

· 7-10 years’ experience in the transportation planning field, including two years’ experience managing planning projects

· Bachelors degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, or related field; Master’s degree is preferred.

· AICP or PE certification is desirable but not required.

Please include your resume and cover letter with your application. Work samples and references may be requested.

 

Additional Information

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $95,200 - $142,800 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.  TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.