Global Infrastructure
Associate Transportation Planner
US | NY | New York - 322 Eighth Avenue · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$4,142 more — $121,742 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $121,742 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (19-3099) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Additional experience in the following practice areas would be an advantage, including: Vision Zero and Safe Mobility
- will include serving as project manager or principal in charge; leading and supporting local project proposals; contributing to TYLin's thought leadership and innovation initiatives; and helping to grow the technical acumen of local planning staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee strategic and citywide transportation planning projects, managing project budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes
- Build tools, procedures, or analyses that set our practice apart from competitors and ensure consistency of products internally
- Foster and maintain strong client relationships
- Assist with workload planning, identifying gaps in staffing, and lead recruiting efforts to fill gaps
- Potential to manage and supervise a team of staff (2-4 staff), ensuring adequate capabilities and capacity and anticipating succession planning needs
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of transportation planning experience with at least 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar
- Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field
- Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
- Occasional travel to client sites is required
Nice to have
- Upstate/Western NY (Albany, Rochester, Buffalo), North Jersey or Philadelphia - is preferred.
- & Qualifications
- Professional experience in one of the following geographies: Upstate/Western NY (Albany, Rochester, Buffalo), North Jersey or Philadelphia - is preferred.
- AICP certification preferred
Skills
- The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following qualities:
- Has existing strong client and partner relationships
- Involvement in relevant professional organizations locally and/or nationally (NACTO, APA, ITE, TRB, or others as relevant)
- Experience in marketing, networking, and business development
- Familiarity with industry best practices (e.g., MUTCD, NACTO, AASHTO, and other relevant guidelines)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Power BI and/or other industry software
- Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all.
Compensation
- As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600 - $176,400 annually for this position and local market.
Benefits
- TYLin is committed to pay equity.
Equal opportunity
- TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
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