Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Planner to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team within the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Project Development. The successful candidate will work as part of the in-house consultant team to advance CDOT’s priorities and planning efforts and help deliver robust Complete Street projects in Chicago. The candidate will support projects through various tasks, including data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.
The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, organized, and able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation. The successful candidate shall be able to understand larger project needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands under tight deadlines. The candidate will report to the City of Chicago Department of Transportation offices and is anticipated to be full-time in-person. The candidate will report to the offices of the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (2 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60602). Evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support public engagement events.
Full description and application available here.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Creating spreadsheet-based tools,
Reviewing and summarizing traffic crash information,
Data analysis and managing complex datasets,
Writing technical reports and memos,
Meeting facilitation,
Preparing supportive meeting materials and follow-up documentation,
Preparing high-quality graphics,
Developing presentation materials,
Reviewing transportation plans and drawings,
Conducting field observations,
Attending public engagement events,
Internal and external stakeholder coordination.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, or equivalent degree required
1-3 years of relevant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop high-quality graphics to support communications materials.
Command of transportation and urban planning concepts
Understanding of Chicago’s active transportation plans and efforts
Knowledge of urban planning/transportation related datasets
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Excel, GIS and analysis add-ons, such as Network Analyst and Spatial Analyst is required
Experience with data analysis through Python, R, or Tableau, desired
Work samples and references will be requested. Candidates who apply and submit a resume and cover letter will receive preferential consideration.
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.