Senior Transportation Planner

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyone—together

Are you interested in making an impact on the design and planning of the City of Seattle's bike network?
SDOT is seeking a seasoned transportation planner to fill a full-time
Senior Transportation Planner - Bike Program
position within the Project Development Division. This position offers the opportunity to shape the city's bike network through high-impact projects that have been identified by voters as part of the 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy. The ideal candidate will bring broad expertise in urban and transportation planning, a commitment to equity, sustainability, and safety, and a proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder efforts to plan and design new and upgraded bike facilities around Seattle. This position will report to the Bike Team Manager and offers high-visibility to bike advocates, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on Seattle's Bike Network.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage programs associated with the Bike+ Element of the Seattle Transportation Plan such as strategic bike network planning, program budgeting, public engagement, and project prioritization and reporting
• Accountability for delivering bicycle safety projects that are prioritized by the frequency and severity of collisions, geographic equity which is assessed through Race and Social Justice Initiative metrics, and with guidance from the prioritization in the 2024 Seattle Transportation Plan and 2017 Trails Upgrade Plan.
• Track funding allocation and bike project prioritization to ensure equitable distribution of levy resources around the city as bike projects are developed and scoped.
• May supervise and train staff and/or serve as a technical expert for complex transportation studies; provides technical and policy guidance to staff and/or to department personnel, other departments and agencies. Leads decision making processes to resolve conflicts and move projects forward.
• Develops and executes public involvement plans; responds to customer and citizen inquiries, evaluate requests
• Delivers presentations and project information to the general public, department leadership, and elected officials.
• Represents the Department at a wide range of forums, events, and/or task force meetings.
• Conducts post-project evaluations.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of Three (3) years of transportation planning or development experience

OR:
A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field.
• Experience with Biking and Bikeway design.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
• Experience successfully interacting with elected officials, bike advocates, project stakeholders, and city leadership typically gained from working on complex public projects
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD or similar Computer Aided Design software.
• Familiarity with City of Seattle, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) pedestrian and bicycle design standards.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment, with a minimum of 3 days in a City office and 2 days remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
• Will also require Field work in various weather conditions as well as public meetings which will include after-hours work.
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $ $67.95 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

Who May Apply:
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.