Transportation Planner

Description

• Maintain a client-service approach to deliver projects that exceed client expectations
• Develop multimodal transportation planning studies, report documents, and transportation master and action plans
• Prepare visual displays based on technical documentation and deliver compelling presentations to public agencies and stakeholders in person and virtually
• Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
• Conduct complex planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results.
• Develop creative solutions to address challenging safety and mobility problems in urban, suburban, and rural environments
• Research transportation trends, community demographics, and statistical data to support project objectives.
• Facilitate meetings and prepare detailed meeting notes
• Conduct multimodal planning and operational studies that enhance safety, efficiency, and mobility across transportation networks.
• Collaborate with a team of experts to develop cutting-edge transportation engineering and planning solutions for multimodal projects.
• Support project-related documentation for a range of transportation planning studies, demographic analyses, and multimodal/transit-oriented projects

Requirements

• Team-oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with team members
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of planning, research, and data collection. Familiarity with state and local government transportation planning is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Considerable organizational and analytical skills
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• Skilled in using GIS and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Master’s degree a plus
• BA in Planning or related area of study relevant to specialization (e.g., Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Transportation Planning)
• 3-5+ years of planning or related experience
• Ability to think critically
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance