Transportation Associate Jobs in Kent, WA (NOW HIRING)

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities. 

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner in Seattle, WA, Bellevue, WA, Tacoma, WA or Olympia, WA.

This role will focus on the planning of multimodal transportation facilities for public agencies, setting up projects to move forward into design. 

As a Project Manager or Task Leader, this position will manage planning and design teams and tasks for transportation projects that may involve transportation master plans, comprehensive plans, feasibility studies, corridor studies, transportation safety studies, parking studies, transportation system plans, safe routes to school plans, complete streets studies, and other transportation studies as needed. The position will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor team members and help grow the Puget Sound Region team and overall DEA Smart Mobility practice.

• Project Delivery: Manage planning studies of varying degrees including scope, schedule, quality, and financial management  
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and task leadership for transportation projects and collaborate with Smart Mobility leaders in other markets and across DEA's diverse business units, markets, and technical practices to assist with staffing to fulfill project and business development opportunities. 
• Business Development: Provide leadership and assistance in cultivating and maintaining effective client relationships to support business development opportunities. 
• Staff Development: Promote employee development with mentoring and training for junior staff. 

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation engineering, urban design, or closely related field. 
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with transportation planning and engineering studies. 
• Recent and relevant transportation project or transportation plan development experience in the Puget Sound Region.  
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Takes ownership and shows initiative in delivering high-quality work. 

• Certification as an AICP and/or Professional Engineer (PE). 
• Strong professional relationships in the Puget Sound Region. 
• Experience leading project teams and managing projects in the transportation planning field. 
• Experience training others in fundamentals of transportation planning. 
• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation engineering, urban design, or closely related field. 

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $145,000 - $170,000

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Tacoma, WA; Olympia, WA.