Assistant Transportation Planner

Description

• Assist planners/engineers in evaluating project designs, plans, and technical documents
• Perform basic office functions such as data entry, file management, and customer service
• Apply research techniques
• Compile, organize, and analyze data
• Translate complex technical information for lay audiences
• Prepare maps, graphics, reports, studies, and other transportation system publications
• Conduct field work, collect parcel data, and search land records
• Facilitate public meetings and outreach events for planning projects
• Provide general support for grants management

Requirements

We are seeking a self‑motivated mid‑level professional with a background in transportation and urban planning to join our growing team. The role involves conducting transportation planning analysis, preparing data and studies, and supporting senior planners with research, policy recommendations, report writing, and presentations. Excellent writing, presentation, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as is technical support using GIS, geospatial data, and graphic creation for reports and presentations.

• Understand transportation planning process and associated regulations
• Communicate effectively in writing tailored to audience needs
• Work independently
• Adapt to varying planning projects
• Basic understanding of planning principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and AutoCAD
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Motivated self‑starter capable of independent work
• Effective team collaboration skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance