Transit and Rail Planner/Engineer

Transit and Rail Planner

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care.

DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Transit and Rail Planner in Salt Lake City, UT.

Do you want to be part of a fast‑growing team shaping the future of transit and mobility? This role offers the opportunity to work across the firm within our Transit and Rail Planning group as part of the Transportation Business Unit's Transit and Rail (TaR) Practice.

You'll support transit, rail, and multimodal planning efforts and contribute to analysis, documentation, public engagement, and policy development in collaboration with clients and project teams. In doing so, you'll play an important role in strengthening and expanding the capabilities of our growing Transit and Rail planning team.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

Planning Responsibilities

• Perform creative planning work involving both conventional and unconventional approaches, including investigations and surveys with occasionally complex or unprecedented features
• Analyze land use, equity, transit and rail services, and mobility issues at metropolitan and statewide scales
• Apply knowledge of transit and rail planning concepts, terminology, and support systems
• Contribute to the development of planning documentation and technical materials
• Support public and community outreach efforts by engaging with client staff and leadership, public agency representatives, and the general public
• Coordinate with reviewers to secure project approvals and permits, and collaborate with project managers to address required plan revisions
• Draft policy and regulatory language on behalf of public‑ and private‑sector clients
• Identify and evaluate planning strategies to help clients assess projects and alternative scenarios
• Develop and deliver presentations and facilitate public meetings and workshops
• Engage with current and prospective clients to identify, evaluate, and respond to rail, transit, and multimodal transportation planning needs
• Assist with the preparation of discretionary grant applications to support project funding
• Prepare fee proposals, develop work plans, and coordinate planning efforts in support of effective project management
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Engineering Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of multimodal transit engineering projects including: Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, Streetcar, Commuter Rail Freight Rail
• Developing of engineering drawings from: concept design in support of engineering and environmental studies to final design packages for agencies DEA works with; Duties would include but not limited to conceptual alignment design, footprint impacts, coordination with various disciplines in a transit corridor or facility, final design documents including specifications and estimate
• Assist in support during construction services on project delivery for both traditional and alternative delivery support for design done by DEA
• Assist in utilizing design software including OpenRoadsDesigner (or OpenRailDesigner) and applying engineering design support at the direction and support of the Transit Engineer or Project Manager
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Privamera scheduling program and applications to project scheduling
• Understanding transit design criteria as applicable to the area or agency working

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of experience working with a local or regional transit agency, railroad, or transportation consultancy
• Two (2) or more years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑oriented environment across multiple geographies
• One (1) or more years of experience supporting public involvement or community engagement activities, including preparation of materials such as videos, social media content, and one‑page summaries
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Ecology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience and familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• One (1) or more years of applicable project experience supporting NEPA processes and transportation planning efforts
• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Economics, or a related field
• One (1) or more years of experience supporting discretionary grant applications, including CRISI, NRPP, and RCE grants

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $36.04/hour - $46.73/hour

The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources.

Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.

Skills

Address Management, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Communication Skills, Community Support, Construction, Construction Support, Customer Experience, Design Document, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Environmental Engineering, Funding, Geography, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Land Use, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Managed Care, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Administration, Public Policy, Rail Cargo, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Relocation Services, Sales Prospecting, Social Media, Software Administration, Software Design, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Transportation Planning, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Urban Planning

About the Company

David Evans and Associates Inc