Senior Transportation Planner – Chicago
About the Role
Antero Group is seeking a strategic, technically skilled Transportation Planner to join our Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in multimodal transportation planning, including bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit studies, safety-focused corridor plans, and grant strategy.
This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on delivering innovative, community-informed solutions, managing interdisciplinary teams, and supporting clients throughout all stages of a project, from early planning through preliminary engineering. While based in Chicago, the position may involve work on projects across the nation, including Colorado, Texas, and other locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or support bicycle and pedestrian master plans, public transit studies, Vision Zero, Safety Action Plans, and multimodal corridor studies.
- Provide guidance on transportation facility selection, network design, and infrastructure feasibility based on land use, safety data, and community input.
- Assist with preliminary engineering phases, including conceptual layouts, cross sections, cost estimates, and coordination with civil engineers.
- Utilize ArcGIS and related tools for spatial analysis, mapping, and technical visualizations.
- Develop and support grant applications (e.g., SS4A, RAISE, CMAQ) and funding strategies for clients.
- Facilitate public engagement through in-person and digital outreach tools, charrettes, stakeholder meetings, and community tours.
- Prepare clear, concise, and visually compelling reports, presentations, and graphics.
- Mentor junior planning staff and collaborate with engineers, urban designers, and external partners.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, interviews, and partnership strategy.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in consulting or public agency roles.
- Proven experience in active transportation planning, transit planning, corridor studies, or safety-focused work.
- Strong understanding of transportation funding programs and grant development.
- Familiarity with or experience contributing to preliminary engineering deliverables is a plus.
Required Skills:
- Intermediate or advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, with experience in network analysis, mapping, and geospatial storytelling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to public officials and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with SketchUp, Remix, or other planning tools is a bonus.
About Antero Group
Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with offices in Denver, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.
We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.
As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. We are intentional about cultivating an environment where high performers thrive, ideas are valued, and leadership is shared. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Company wellness program
- 401(k) with guaranteed company match
- Performance-based Bonus
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Significant participation in corporate decision-making
- Professional development resources and support
- Team and client social events and outings
Our culture is based on mutual trust, performance, fun, balance, and shared learning and growth. We are committed to equipping each of team member with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a successful and rewarding career.
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