Senior Transportation Planner

Antero Group is seeking a strategic, technically skilled Senior Transportation Planner to join our Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in multimodal transportation planning, including bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit studies, safety-focused corridor plans, and grant strategy. This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on delivering innovative, community-informed solutions, managing interdisciplinary teams, and supporting clients throughout all stages of a project, from early planning through preliminary engineering. While based in Chicago, the position may involve work on projects across the nation, including Colorado, Texas, and other locations. Key Responsibilities: Lead or support bicycle and pedestrian master plans, public transit studies, Vision Zero, Safety Action Plans, and multimodal corridor studies. Provide guidance on transportation facility selection, network design, and infrastructure feasibility based on land use, safety data, and community input. Assist with preliminary engineering phases, including conceptual layouts, cross sections, cost estimates, and coordination with civil engineers. Utilize ArcGIS and related tools for spatial analysis, mapping, and technical visualizations. Develop and support grant applications (e.g., SS4A, RAISE, CMAQ) and funding strategies for clients. Facilitate public engagement through in-person and digital outreach tools, charrettes, stakeholder meetings, and community tours. Prepare clear, concise, and visually compelling reports, presentations, and graphics. Mentor junior planning staff and collaborate with engineers, urban designers, and external partners. Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, interviews, and partnership strategy. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography, or a closely related field. 5+ years of professional experience in consulting or public agency roles. Proven experience in active transportation planning, transit planning, corridor studies, or safety-focused work. Strong understanding of transportation funding programs and grant development. Familiarity with or experience contributing to preliminary engineering deliverables is a plus. Required Skills: Intermediate or advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, with experience in network analysis, mapping, and geospatial storytelling. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to public officials and stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with SketchUp, Remix, or other planning tools is a bonus. Antero Group is an urban planning, civil engineering, and strategic consulting firm with a network of offices across the United States. We are a team of engineers, urban planners, design professionals, and economic development experts that envision a world where resilient design and social equity is business as usual in the built environment. Our firm takes a holistic approach to problem-solving and project delivery and strives to create a dynamic and rewarding work environment. We partner with clients to deliver transformative projects that create a more livable, resilient, and equitable built world. We leverage interdisciplinary teams, creative thinking, and collaborative processes to design innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges. We believe that working alongside our clients and developing long-term partnerships is the best way to deliver projects that create lasting value. As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. Therefore, we offer a highly competitive benefits package to attract and retain the best talent, which includes: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance Company wellness program 401K with guaranteed company match Performance-Based Bonus Commission Bonus Generous Vacation / PTO Policy Professional Development resources and support Team and client social events and outings Antero Group’s company culture is based on mutual trust, performance, fun, balance, and shared learning and growth. We strive to equip each of our team members with the support they need to build a successful and rewarding career. Name * First Last Email * Enter Email Confirm Email Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, pages, Max. file size: 20 MB.

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