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Transportation Planner / Senior Transportation Planner

Symmetra Design

Washington, DC United States

How to Apply
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Email: careers@symmetradesign.com

Responsibilities:Responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate's experience level and professional interests, and may include:

  • Contributing to and leading multimodal transportation planning projects
  • Assisting with or managing the development of Transportation Impact Studies, Parking Studies, Access and Mobility Analyses, and Safety Studies
  • Conducting fieldwork, data collection, and spatial analysis to inform project recommendations
  • Coordinating with clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to advance project goals
  • Representing Symmetra at stakeholder meetings, public forums, and agency briefings, with support or independently depending on experience
  • Collaborating closely with team members of all levels to share ideas, solve challenges, and deliver thoughtful, impactful work
  • Preparing high-quality technical reports, presentations, and visual materials for a variety of audiences
  • Staying informed on emerging trends, technologies, and policy developments in transportation planning

Who Should Apply

If you have experience or an educational background in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a related field — and you're excited to contribute to meaningful projects — we encourage you to apply! At Symmetra Design, we value enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as technical skills. This role is perfect for professionals who thrive in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment where they can shape both projects and company culture.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related technical field (relevant experience may substitute for formal education)
  • EIT, PE, or AICP certification — or a strong interest in pursuing one
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with GIS, Adobe Illustrator, and other graphic or spatial analysis tools
  • Experience working with DC/MD-area agencies is a plus

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions make a real impact.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative and meaningful transportation projects
  • Flexibility to work in a mostly virtual environment, with access to downtown office space for in-person collaboration as needed.
  • A commitment to work-life balance and professional growth.
Experience Level
Mid I (1-4 years)
AICP Level
Desirable
Specialty
Transportation Planning
Salary Range
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Contact Information

Joan Russell
Address
727 15TH STREET NW
12TH FLOOR
Washington, DC
20005
United States
Employer URL
Phone
202-370-6000