Mid/Senior-level Transportation Planner / Engineer

Description

• Assist in developing grant applications, planning studies, and long-range transportation plans.
• Use GIS, Synchro, HCS, or similar tools to support modeling, data visualization, and analysis.
• Support senior staff in project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Assist in the preparation of transportation and traffic studies, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Conduct multimodal planning, integrating vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit elements into corridor and area-wide plans.
• Contribute to public engagement efforts, including community workshops and public presentations.
• Coordinate with state and local agencies (e.g., NYSDOT, MPOs, and municipalities) on planning initiatives and project reviews.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, maps, and presentation materials.

Requirements

• Prior consulting or public agency experience in Upstate New York.
• Certification as AICP, EIT, or working toward PTOE licensure.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT procedures, MPO planning processes, and local municipal review standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of transportation analysis tools (Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, or GIS).
• Approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience in transportation or traffic planning.
• Master’s degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with public engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of Complete Streets, context-sensitive design, and sustainable mobility principles.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance