Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a creative and motivated Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner to lead our established Multimodal Planning Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this leadership role, you will manage projects across the Southeast and nationwide, collaborating with award-winning planners, designers, and engineers to deliver solutions that promote active living, mobility, and safer transportation systems for all users. Candidates must be willing to travel and ideally have a valid driver’s license.

In this role you’ll work alongside a collaborative and diverse group of engineers, planners, and project managers on high-profile and transformative transportation projects across North Carolina and the Southeast. Current projects that Stantec’s Raleigh team is working on include NCDOT S-Line Mobility Hubs, Charlotte Regional Safety Action Plan, Rocky Mount Monk to Mill Urban Trail Design, Clemson Area Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Durham Roxboro-Mangum Two-Way Conversion.

Our Raleigh office offers strong client exposure, access to statewide and municipal transportation programs, and clear pathways for continued professional growth and leadership.

Why Choose Stantec?

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide

• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.

• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

The Stantec Transportation group provides services to both private and public sector clients, facilitating opportunities to collaborate with our other teams across all the United States and in Canada and support their project needs as opportunities arise.

What You’ll Do- Lead and manage multimodal transportation projects, including long-range plans, corridor studies, feasibility studies, and bicycle/pedestrian plans.

• Oversee project management, task coordination, and quality control.

• Drive client engagement and business development, including strategy, proposals, and presentations.

• Facilitate public workshops and stakeholder meetings.

• Prepare and review technical reports and planning deliverables (CTPs, LRTPs, MTPs, Bike/Ped Master Plans, Complete Streets Studies).

• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment

What You Bring

• Proven experience leading teams and managing transportation planning projects.

• Strong knowledge of municipal, state, and federal planning processes.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present to clients and stakeholders.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and SketchUp preferred.

• Passion for multimodal transportation, active living, and community building.

• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license preferred.

• Comprehensive approach to challenges and problem-solving

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Planning with a Transportation concentration, a master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Flexibility to work from the office or from home. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | NC | Raleigh
Organization: 1710 Transpt-US Carolinas-Raleigh NC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 28/07/2025 05:07:29
Req ID: 1001707

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.