Transportation Planner I - (Hybrid)

Description

• Assist with preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public and stakeholder involvement meeting materials and graphics in support of client project work.
• Research and support various transportation related government regulations, standards and grant programs.
• Use travel demand modeling software and other transportation analysis tools to forecast and report future traffic volumes, levels of service, traffic operations, mode shift and origin/destination.
• Work closely and effectively communicate data needs, priorities and support matters with the Transportation Planning team.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, figures/maps, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, analyses and findings.
• Reconcile results of geospatial analysis to assist in the preparation of documentation, mapping and graphics.
• Assist in the preparation of complex multimodal rural/urban transportation projects, including state, local and/or regional long-range area transportation plans; corridor studies; safety analysis; pedestrian/bicycle plans; transit feasibility studies, etc.
• Collect, organize and report upon observational, spatial, traffic operations, and other transportation data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and public opinion surveys.
• Utilize the ESRI ArcGIS and Adobe suites in the production of various mapping and graphic applications.

Requirements

• Proficient oral and report writing skills. Expresses confidence and comfort in interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) graphic design software and ESRI ArcGIS applications for geospatial analysis and map production.
• Effective analytical skills and some prior experience with research techniques, local/regional geography, transportation networks, systems, and modalities.
• 1-3 years of related experience working directly in the transportation planning field, actively engaging in projects relating the preparation of various types of transportation plans and studies, transportation demand management, mobility planning, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding.
• Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e., CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Minimum four-year degree in Planning, Engineering, Geography, GIS, or Environmental Sciences or related field of study is preferred.

Benefits

• Professional and personal development
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance