Otak is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Planner to join our Vancouver, Washington office on an on-call basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned planning professional who enjoys solving complex transportation challenges and helping communities create safer, more connected, and more sustainable transportation systems.

In this role, you will support a variety of transportation planning projects for state, regional, and local agency clients, including long-range transportation plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation policy development, grant support, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

We're looking for a self-motivated and collaborative professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to successfully deliver transportation planning projects in a consulting or public-sector environment.

How You'll Contribute:

• Serve as project manager or task lead for transportation planning assignments.
• Lead development of transportation system plans, corridor studies, active transportation plans, safety action plans, transit planning studies, and mobility strategies.
• Conduct transportation analyses, including multimodal assessments, travel demand evaluations, and transportation impact studies.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and planning recommendations.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts, including public meetings, workshops, agency coordination, and advisory committee meetings.
• Support grant applications, funding strategies, and implementation planning.
• Present findings and recommendations to agency staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and provide quality assurance/quality control review of project deliverables.

The Strengths You Bring:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in community development, community planning, and/or urban planning or associated discipline.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning for public and/or private sector clients.
• 8+ years of project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets and schedules and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of producing technically-sound documents.
• Knowledge of city and county comprehensive plans, zoning codes, development standards, and the implications on design.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and/or reviewing detailed land use applications, including rezoning, conditional use permits, variances, and other complex entitlement processes.
• Knowledge of Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and/or Washington Growth Management Act preferred.
• AICP preferred.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Pay range:  $65-$90 per hour

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak?

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

At Otak, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment, fuel innovation, and are essential to our collective success.

We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued, included, and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

Our Vision for an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating an environment where:

• Diverse identities are embraced, and differences are valued as a source of strength.
• Every employee feels safe to be their authentic self and contributes meaningfully.
• Unique perspectives are encouraged, and open dialogue is welcomed to foster innovation.
• Curiosity replaces judgment, and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect, forming the foundation of our workplace culture.

We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, including pregnant employees, to ensure an accessible and supportive work environment. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace, please contact Otak’s People Services Department at GRPHumanResources@Otak.com.

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future!