Transportation Planning Lead - Illinois Market
About LochnerFounded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.Are you ready to join us on this journey?As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about usYour ImpactLead urban, area‑based, and multimodal transportation planning studies across IllinoisServe as the primary planning lead and trusted advisor for clients and stakeholdersGuide development of visioning, goals, and planning frameworks rooted in community contextLead or support multimodal corridor studies, including pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and curbside considerationsIntegrate transportation, land use, economic development, and placemaking conceptsCoordinate closely with public involvement specialists to shape inclusive, meaningful engagementWork collaboratively with engineering and environmental teams to ensure planning concepts are implementableManage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for planning‑focused studiesInterface directly with IDOT, MPOs, municipalities, and local agenciesSupport proposal development and interviews by bringing strong Illinois‑based planning credibilityMentor junior planners and contribute to the growth of an urban and multimodal planning practiceWho You AreBachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field12+ years of professional planning experienceDemonstrated experience leading urban planning, area studies, corridor studies, or multimodal plansStrong understanding of multimodal transportation systems and complete streets principlesExperience working with Illinois agencies, MPOs, or municipalitiesProven ability to lead teams, facilitate discussions, and communicate planning concepts clearlyStrong writing and presentation skillsPreferred QualificationsAICP certificationExperience with downtown, neighborhood, or corridor revitalization studiesFamiliarity with planning‑to‑implementation or planning‑to‑engineering workflowsExperience supporting public engagement, workshops, and stakeholder meetingsProposal and interview experience for public‑sector clientsCommitmentJoining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That IncludesCompetitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid Time Off and Flexible Holiday ProgramCompany Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer ContributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent CarePaid Family LeaveRetirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)Wellness Program for Physical and Mental HealthLochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3Education and Training AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsPaid Time Off for Charitable Acts of ServiceWhat we offer – Learn moreWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.Equal EmployerLochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.California Privacy PolicyPrivacy Policy