Transportation Planner

WSP•Baltimore, MD

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Associate Transportation Planner for its Baltimore, MD office. This role involves providing technical planning assistance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing work site information, geographical resources, and spatial and tabular data. The goal is to inform and create plans for the safe movement of people and products by all modes of transportation, optimize logistics/scheduling/systems, and account for the economic, social, and environmental impact of projects and initiatives. Tasks include assisting with the preparation of segments of general plans, specific/master plans, public involvement, and regulatory compliance for various client projects related to equitable transportation development and construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding. The role also involves generating accurate and concise documentation by applying and integrating transportation, environmental, and regional planning principles, and assisting in developing assessments of existing transportation infrastructure and processes, particularly with planning of bus and rail networks, corridor studies, analyses of transit and multi-modal facility designs, and analyses related to complete streets improvements, Vision Zero plans, and transit-oriented development and equity principles. The position requires ensuring responsibilities are delivered with a high level of quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
1 to 3 years of experience working in the transportation planning field, actively engaging in general plans, specific/master plans, zoning code updates, public involvement, and regulatory compliance for a variety of client projects relating to equitable transportation development and construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding.
Familiar with the transportation project development cycle, from planning to implementation.
Moderate experience reviewing surface transportation projects and program cost estimates and assessing project readiness for inclusion in the strategic local/regional Transportation Plan.
Capable analytical skills, and experience with research techniques, local/regional geography, transportation networks, systems, and modalities.
Familiarity with relevant approval processes, zoning laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e., CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
Visually communicate project content, including graphic production of plans, maps, diagrams, models, and representation of data, design concepts, and processes, tailored to specific audiences/constituencies.
Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, field work, and surveys.
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical, urban, population, economic, and political sensitivities.
Under general supervision, assist with preparing general plans, specific/master plans, zoning codes, permitting policies and/or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on transportation and multimodal accommodation.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, demographics, patterns and trends, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Perform basic professional transportation planning work to gain further information on a particular problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to assist with planning for future needs affecting equitable development, construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, and multimodal access.
Assist with preparing data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials.
Assist technical staff and project managers with the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations, offering input with developing action plans to minimize impacts to the community, population, local economy, and environment.
Work with cross-functional teams from a variety of disciplines in executing project work and providing future ready solutions for clients.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings in support of client project work, answering public questions on behalf of the client, and assisting with long-range planning efforts on medium- to large-sized projects.
Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.
Assist in updating project reporting for a variety of major infrastructure projects.
Support and engage in business development and proposal writing.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.