Senior Transportation Planner - High Speed Rail

Senior Transportation Planner - High Speed RailAbout ParametrixParametrix 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 RoleWe 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 & ResponsibilitiesLead 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 QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience working on high-speed rail projectsExperience 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 regulationsCompensation Information: Base salary for this position is in the range of $140,000-$190,pensation 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 s

Created: 2025-09-12