Project Planner

VHB•Washington, DC

2d•$74,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Metro DC offices (Washington, D.C. and Tysons, VA) is looking for a full-time Project 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

Data analysis, including geospatial data
Experience developing visualizations, graphic representations, and summary narratives from technical data
Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide a brief writing or visualization sample from a previous academic or professional experience
Comfort working with and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
General working knowledge of the region’s planning context and communities, history, and trends
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
1-3+ years 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
Analyze data and develop 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