Entry Level Planner
About The Position
VHB’s Metro DC offices (Washington, D.C. and Tysons, VA) is looking for an Entry Level Planner to join our Planning + Design team, which works with both public- and private-sector clients in the Washington, DC, region and beyond to generate creative and implementable solutions to complex mobility challenges. We seek a self-motivated team player with a growth mindset and a keen interest in urbanism, transit-oriented development, walkable communities, and people-centered mobility solutions. In this role, you would join a dynamic, fast-paced team known for collaborative problem-solving, technical versatility, and adaptability, and you would have a chance to contribute to some of the most transformative transportation and urban development projects in the Washington, DC, region. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional looking to utilize and hone their strategic thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Team-oriented with strong capability to work independently
- Problem-solving mindset
- Nimble work style, with ability to pivot as new information and findings become available
- Interest in collaborating with colleagues across technical disciplines, including planning, engineering, architecture, urban design, and environmental
- 0-1 year of work experience; a master’s degree in city and regional planning or a planning related field can be substituted for two years of work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field
Responsibilities
- Assist in development of multimodal planning studies, transportation analyses, policy and planning analyses, and report documents for local governments, private entities, or institutional clients
- Assist in analyzing data and developing visualizations, mapping, and graphics to help communicate various planning findings
- Assist with development of support materials for community involvement activities
- Perform field data collection
- Provide support for and participate in virtual and in-person community engagement and public meetings
- Help prepare for client-facing meetings, potentially participate in meetings as needed
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
