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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Southern California - Hybrid (Irvine or Los Angeles, CA preferred)
To be considered, please upload a cover letter with your resume.
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
Walker is seeking a Senior Consultant who thrives at the intersection of client delivery, relationship-building, and business growth. This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys managing complex projects and actively developing new work. As a Senior Consultant, you will independently lead high-impact projects, deepen relationships with existing clients, and bring in new opportunities through proactive business development. You’ll be trusted to represent Walker in developing new business, leading proposals, fee negotiations, and client conversations—and to consistently elevate the quality of our work and services. We’re looking for someone with a growth mindset, strong professional judgment with existing private sector consulting experience, and the ambition to expand both their own book of business and Walker’s market presence.
About Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants is a financially stable, 100% employee-owned professional services firm that serves public- and private-sector clients by providing industry-leading transportation, transit, mobility, and parking planning-related services. We help provide access to and maintain the built environment. Because our firm is diverse in our services, well-established, and sought after, we work on leading-edge projects that shape our communities. In addition to contributing to your area of subject matter, you have opportunities to learn and become involved in other areas of our practice. From small towns to large urban metros and regional agencies, we help our clients build communities where people want to live, work, and have fun. For every project, we develop creative strategies that put people first and are rooted in data aligned with overall goals for transportation, economic development, climate, and land use. We do the same for our private sector clients. We are focused on the future, and our plans and policies are shaped by technology, data, and infrastructure that maximize today’s investments for what’s next. As part of our West Region, you will be an integral part of growing the region while supporting our national group of experts and collaborating with planners, engineers, and urban designers across the country to serve our clients. We cover a large geographic area, so there is plenty of opportunity to travel. You’ll have an opportunity to test ideas, shape policy directly, and see your plans implemented. At Walker, we go beyond planning - we are implementers at the forefront of real change.
What Sets Us Apart?
Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success. What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.
Responsibilities of the Role
Project Leadership & Client Delivery
- Independently manage complex, large-scale consulting projects from proposal through completion.
- Lead project planning, including scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and quality control.
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects and oversee other Consultants as needed.
- Develop proposals and agreements; represent Walker in fee negotiations.
- Select and manage outside consultants.
- Deliver high-quality project outputs and conduct peer and quality reviews.
- Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations to internal teams.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients beyond project completion.
Business Development & Marketing
- Actively maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new clients and project opportunities.
- Participate in interviews and presentations for new business.
- Prepare proposals and negotiate fees with leadership approval.
- Establish and expand relationships with assigned and emerging industry contacts.
- Represent Walker through professional organizations, presentations, and thought leadership.
Research, Development & Mentorship
- Contribute to technical standards, tools, and templates used firm-wide.
- Support training, evaluation, and mentorship of Consultants and Analysts.
- Serve as a go-to resource for technical and industry expertise.
- Participate in industry associations, committees, and publishing efforts.
- Stay current on state-of-the-art mobility and parking trends and share insights across the firm.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing projects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables) or
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12–15 years of total experience in parking, mobility, curbside, and/or transportation planning or related consulting fields.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
- Strong business development skills with demonstrated success bringing in work.
- Ability to build trust, manage client relationships, and secure repeat business.
- Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel.
What Success Looks Like
- High client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Consistent delivery of projects on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.
- Growth of client relationships and contribution to new work acquisition.
- Strong financial performance and revenue management.
- Positive impact on team development and knowledge-sharing.
To be considered, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 1-2 work samples that highlight your skills, including a writing sample. Please do not exceed 10 MB.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $124,000 – $165,000 per year. 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.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Why Walker Consultants?
Join Walker and be a driving force in revolutionizing access and connectivity through impactful transportation solutions. Your efforts will shape how individuals and communities traverse and engage from inception to realization. Beyond transportation, Walker's influence extends to crafting dynamic communities; as a curb management specialist, you'll be instrumental in fashioning inclusive, secure, and vibrant communal domains that enhance lives. Our commitment to optimizing client assets means your input converts to tangible value, showcasing your ideas and strategies to elevate client triumph. Engage with cutting-edge trends and technologies, embedding them in practical situations to surmount intricate quandaries. Upholding equity and inclusivity, Walker harmonizes public and private aspirations, constructing impartial solutions that enhance access, service, and sustainable revenue streams for diverse users.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team. At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Location: Southern California - Hybrid (Irvine or Los Angeles, CA preferred)
To be considered, please upload a cover letter with your resume.
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
Walker is seeking a Senior Consultant who thrives at the intersection of client delivery, relationship-building, and business growth. This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys managing complex projects and actively developing new work. As a Senior Consultant, you will independently lead high-impact projects, deepen relationships with existing clients, and bring in new opportunities through proactive business development. You’ll be trusted to represent Walker in developing new business, leading proposals, fee negotiations, and client conversations—and to consistently elevate the quality of our work and services. We’re looking for someone with a growth mindset, strong professional judgment with existing private sector consulting experience, and the ambition to expand both their own book of business and Walker’s market presence.
About Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants is a financially stable, 100% employee-owned professional services firm that serves public- and private-sector clients by providing industry-leading transportation, transit, mobility, and parking planning-related services. We help provide access to and maintain the built environment. Because our firm is diverse in our services, well-established, and sought after, we work on leading-edge projects that shape our communities. In addition to contributing to your area of subject matter, you have opportunities to learn and become involved in other areas of our practice. From small towns to large urban metros and regional agencies, we help our clients build communities where people want to live, work, and have fun. For every project, we develop creative strategies that put people first and are rooted in data aligned with overall goals for transportation, economic development, climate, and land use. We do the same for our private sector clients. We are focused on the future, and our plans and policies are shaped by technology, data, and infrastructure that maximize today’s investments for what’s next. As part of our West Region, you will be an integral part of growing the region while supporting our national group of experts and collaborating with planners, engineers, and urban designers across the country to serve our clients. We cover a large geographic area, so there is plenty of opportunity to travel. You’ll have an opportunity to test ideas, shape policy directly, and see your plans implemented. At Walker, we go beyond planning - we are implementers at the forefront of real change.
What Sets Us Apart?
Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success. What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.
Responsibilities of the Role
Project Leadership & Client Delivery
- Independently manage complex, large-scale consulting projects from proposal through completion.
- Lead project planning, including scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and quality control.
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects and oversee other Consultants as needed.
- Develop proposals and agreements; represent Walker in fee negotiations.
- Select and manage outside consultants.
- Deliver high-quality project outputs and conduct peer and quality reviews.
- Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations to internal teams.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients beyond project completion.
Business Development & Marketing
- Actively maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new clients and project opportunities.
- Participate in interviews and presentations for new business.
- Prepare proposals and negotiate fees with leadership approval.
- Establish and expand relationships with assigned and emerging industry contacts.
- Represent Walker through professional organizations, presentations, and thought leadership.
Research, Development & Mentorship
- Contribute to technical standards, tools, and templates used firm-wide.
- Support training, evaluation, and mentorship of Consultants and Analysts.
- Serve as a go-to resource for technical and industry expertise.
- Participate in industry associations, committees, and publishing efforts.
- Stay current on state-of-the-art mobility and parking trends and share insights across the firm.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing projects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables) or
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12–15 years of total experience in parking, mobility, curbside, and/or transportation planning or related consulting fields.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
- Strong business development skills with demonstrated success bringing in work.
- Ability to build trust, manage client relationships, and secure repeat business.
- Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel.
What Success Looks Like
- High client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Consistent delivery of projects on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.
- Growth of client relationships and contribution to new work acquisition.
- Strong financial performance and revenue management.
- Positive impact on team development and knowledge-sharing.
To be considered, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 1-2 work samples that highlight your skills, including a writing sample. Please do not exceed 10 MB.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $124,000 – $165,000 per year. 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.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Why Walker Consultants?
Join Walker and be a driving force in revolutionizing access and connectivity through impactful transportation solutions. Your efforts will shape how individuals and communities traverse and engage from inception to realization. Beyond transportation, Walker's influence extends to crafting dynamic communities; as a curb management specialist, you'll be instrumental in fashioning inclusive, secure, and vibrant communal domains that enhance lives. Our commitment to optimizing client assets means your input converts to tangible value, showcasing your ideas and strategies to elevate client triumph. Engage with cutting-edge trends and technologies, embedding them in practical situations to surmount intricate quandaries. Upholding equity and inclusivity, Walker harmonizes public and private aspirations, constructing impartial solutions that enhance access, service, and sustainable revenue streams for diverse users.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team. At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Senior Consultant roles hinges on demonstrating a direct link between your degree and the specific consulting discipline. Walker Consultants spans infrastructure and structural engineering, so make sure your academic background maps cleanly to your target practice area.
Research open roles across practice areas
Walker Consultants posts Senior Consultant openings across multiple technical disciplines simultaneously. Browse active listings by specialty to find the practice area where your experience fits strongest, rather than applying broadly and letting your application get filtered out early.
Prepare a project portfolio before interviews
Senior Consultant roles at Walker require demonstrating technical depth, not just years of experience. Bring documented examples of projects you led or contributed to significantly. Consulting firms evaluate judgment and client-facing competency alongside credentials during technical rounds.
Understand the PERM timeline if pursuing permanent residency
If Walker Consultants initiates EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, the DOL PERM process typically adds 12 to 18 months before an I-140 can be filed. For nationals from high-backlog countries, factor that into your longer-term planning well before accepting an offer.
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Does Walker Consultants sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Consultants?
Yes, Walker Consultants has an active history of H-1B sponsorship for Senior Consultant roles. These positions typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards given the technical engineering and consulting nature of the work. If you receive an offer, the company's HR and legal team will initiate the H-1B petition process, subject to the annual cap and lottery unless you qualify for a cap-exempt filing.
How do I apply for Senior Consultant jobs at Walker Consultants?
Applications go through Walker Consultants' careers portal, where Senior Consultant openings are listed by practice area and location. Tailor your resume to the specific technical discipline you're targeting. You can also find verified open roles through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship availability before applying.
Which visa types does Walker Consultants sponsor for Senior Consultant roles?
Walker Consultants sponsors H-1B visas for specialty occupation hires, supports F-1 OPT extensions including STEM OPT where the role qualifies, and has filed under TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible consulting categories. For longer-term employees, the company has also pursued EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the DOL PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does Walker Consultants expect for a Senior Consultant role?
Senior Consultant candidates typically need a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, along with several years of project experience in the corresponding consulting practice. Walker Consultants operates across infrastructure, structural, and specialty engineering, so your background should reflect hands-on technical work rather than general business consulting. Professional licensure is often valued and sometimes required depending on the practice area.
How do I time my application around my visa status and authorization window?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply at least three to four months before your authorization expires to allow time for an H-1B petition to be filed before your status lapses. TN holders can typically transition more quickly since TN status is employer-specific and can be obtained at the port of entry. For H-1B transfers, your current status stays valid while the petition is pending under portability rules, so a gap in employment is not required before starting.
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