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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Walker Consultants is seeking an experienced Parking and Mobility Planner to join our Planning, Operations, and Technology practice in Charlotte, NC. You will help public- and private-sector clients across the Carolinas solve parking and mobility challenges through data-driven analysis and practical implementation strategies, working alongside a nationally recognized team.
You will:
Manage and support parking and mobility planning projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Develop strategies that improve accessibility, parking efficiency, and multimodal connectivity.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning, operations, and technology solutions.
Build client relationships and support business development in North and South Carolina.
Walker Consultants is a 100% employee-owned firm serving clients nationwide in parking and mobility planning, transportation operations and technology, parking facility design, forensic engineering, restoration, and building envelope consulting. In our Charlotte office, you will work with regional leadership and specialists across our national organization, contributing to projects from initial planning through implementation.
Project Management: Manage planning assignments, including work plans, staffing, budgets, schedules, and quality deliverables.
Parking and Mobility Planning: Support multimodal assessments, transportation demand management, transit, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and first- and last-mile connectivity.
Parking Analysis and Operations: Perform supply and demand, utilization, turnover, and shared parking studies; master planning; and evaluate management, enforcement, pricing, and customer service practices.
Curbside and Emerging Mobility: Support curbside management, passenger loading, and micromobility planning.
Data and Technology: Collect and analyze data, evaluate parking and mobility technologies, and translate findings into practical recommendations and implementation plans.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with clients and support interviews, public meetings, workshops, and surveys.
Reports and Proposals: Prepare technical reports, presentations, proposals, scopes, and fee estimates, and help identify new business opportunities.
Collaboration and Quality: Work with Walker professionals across disciplines, maintain project documentation, support QA/QC, and stay current on industry trends.
At least three (3) years of experience in urban, transportation, mobility, or parking planning or a related field.
Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
Experience managing or coordinating planning projects, including schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of parking planning, multimodal mobility, and transportation demand management.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound, practical recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
Ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to travel throughout North and South Carolina.
Consulting or planning experience in the Carolinas or broader East Coast.
Master's degree in planning, transportation, public policy, or a related field.
Experience with bicycle, pedestrian, micromobility, and parking studies, including demand, shared parking, pricing, and master plans.
Familiarity with GIS, transportation planning software, and data visualization tools.
Experience with public meetings and stakeholder engagement.
AICP or PTP certification.
A curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who brings initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail, with a passion for improving mobility and access in the communities we serve.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.
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