Entry Level Transit & Rail Planner

VHB•Boston, MA

3d•$72,000 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit & Rail Planner to join our team in the Boston, MA office. The Transit & Rail Planner supports a range of transit and rail planning projects through research, data analysis, concept design development, technical documentation, and public outreach support.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of planning principles, research methods, and data collection.
Entry-level knowledge of transportation, transit, and/or rail planning preferred.
Ability to apply quantitative and analytical skills to planning and transportation-related problem solving.
Working knowledge of GIS tools, such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online, to support mapping, spatial analysis, and transportation planning tasks preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Team-oriented, with the ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
0-1 years of relevant planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of plans, programs, and strategies related to transit and rail systems, including bus, rail, ferry, and freight.
Assists in the preparation of planning documents by researching and interpreting policy plans, transportation-related regulations, demographic data, statistical information, and related community context.
Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data related to transportation systems, travel behavior, and community conditions to support planning studies and forecasting.
Conducts surveys, field reviews, feasibility studies, and other planning assessments.
Collaborates with internal team members, clients, and consultants to support project delivery and deadlines.
Supports the preparation of conceptual designs, alternatives analyses, environmental documentation, master plans, code reviews, ridership analyses, and capacity assessments.
Prepares graphics, maps, diagrams, and presentation materials to support planning projects, public engagement activities, and stakeholder meetings.
Assists in preparing for, coordinating, and participating in public meetings, presentations, workshops, and other stakeholder meetings.
Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.