Transit Planner

STV currently has an opening for a Transit Planner in our Pacific Northwest Transportation group focused on the Seattle/Puget Sound region, with flexibility to be based in either our Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR office. This is a standout opportunity for a planning professional who wants to do meaningful, career-defining work in a high‑visibility transit market.

• Lead and support transit planning and analysis tasks for complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across the Pacific Northwest, helping clients advance mobility, accessibility, and community‑focused transportation solutions.
• Contribute to the delivery of a wide range of transit planning assignments, including rail and bus studies, corridor and service planning, transit and multimodal access initiatives, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, environmental planning efforts, and long‑range transportation plans.
• Develop clear, data‑driven planning materials through multi‑modal transportation analysis, GIS mapping, visual presentations, technical writing, and planning documentation that helps move projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including technical subconsultants, to deliver high‑quality work products and integrated planning solutions.
• Support business development with proposal development, strategic positioning, and contributions that help grow STV’s presence in the Seattle/Puget Sound market.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leadership, clients, engineers, architects, planners, public agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and community members, with opportunities to play a visible role in shaping meaningful transit investments across the region.
• Maintain a hybrid schedule with three in‑office days per week and two remote days, supporting collaboration and flexibility.
• Function as a task lead and emerging seller‑doer, engaging directly with clients.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in transit and transportation planning.
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) or comparable professional experience in a related field such as Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy and Administration, or other areas directly related to transportation and transit planning.
• Experience preparing relevant analysis and reports, such as transit master plans, transportation analysis, alternatives analysis, environmental technical reports, and related planning documents.
• Cross‑modal understanding, with interest or experience in active transportation projects, mixed‑mode corridors, and road and rider safety.
• Interest and experience in developing and managing a professional network in the Pacific Northwest through participation in industry events and continuing education.
• Prior work supporting transit and transportation grant applications and grant‑funded projects preferred.
• Proposal writing and business development experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with GIS or graphic illustration programs preferred.

Compensation Range: $91,976.90 - $

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.