Parsons
Principal Planner Rail and Transit
100 Broadway, New York, NY
Full-time · $88k–$155k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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Parsons is seeking a Principal Planner to join our Rail and Transit division. In this role you will exercise full planning responsibility for interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments on a large project, or on several smaller projects or studies. You will maintain liaisons with individuals and units, both inside and outside the company, who are responsible for various planning and design phases of a project.
What You'll Be Doing
Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of planning work in a number of very large and important projects.
Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors.
Assignments may require both conventional planning expertise and innovative solutions.
Estimates staffing needs and oversees work assignments of technicians and/or other Planners.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Reviews and evaluates environmental technical reports, and recommends changes to overall project plan as appropriate.
Represents the Company at conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field
10+ years of related work experience.
Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures.
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations.
Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.