Transit Planner, Senior - NTT0006

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is a transportation consulting firm driven by a mission to connect and enhance communities. We believe in transportation’s power to improve lives, and we foster a culture that supports curiosity, collaboration, and professional fulfillment. Our work reshapes mobility networks, addresses climate and equity challenges, and embraces innovative technologies—creating long-lasting, positive impacts.

We are seeking a Senior Transit Planner with a passion for developing transit systems that improve mobility, equity, and sustainability in communities. The ideal candidate brings a depth of experience in transit planning and operations, and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. This role offers the opportunity to manage a variety of transit projects from early concept through implementation, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of transit projects such as corridor plans, service evaluations, alternatives analyses, bus rapid transit (BRT) planning, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate and manage large-scale or complex transit planning efforts, often involving multidisciplinary teams and public engagement.
• Analyze transit operations and performance data to develop improvement strategies, optimize services, and support investment decisions.
• Guide and oversee data collection, technical analysis, spatial mapping, and report preparation.
• Represent FHU in client meetings, public engagements, and presentations, both virtually and in person.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Contribute to quality assurance and compliance with FHU’s QA/QC standards.
• Support proposal development and actively participate in business development and client relationship building.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to their technical and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in transit planning or transportation planning, with demonstrated leadership on complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of transit operations, service planning, and corridor evaluation methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Experience with transit design integration, NEPA processes, and federal/state funding programs is a plus.
• Licensure (AICP or PE) preferred but not required.

Why Work at FHU?

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities to work on transformative transit projects.
• Support for career development, technical training, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

The pay for this position ranges from $90,000 - $125,000 annually. The actual offer will be based on a combination of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 6/25/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.