Transportation Planner, Early Career

Burgess & Niple•Columbus, OH

About The Position

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact. Launch your career in transportation planning with our team as a Transportation Planner, Early Career. In this role, you'll learn from experienced planners and engineers while contributing to diverse transportation projects for state, regional, and local clients. You'll develop your skillset across the full spectrum of transportation planning, from data collection and analysis to public engagement and plan development, while working alongside experienced mentors who are invested in your professional growth. This role offers hands-on exposure to multimodal planning, safety studies, and corridor analysis, giving you comprehensive experience across a variety of project types and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), or similar; Master's degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning or related field preferred
Experience in community planning, transportation planning, safety planning, other planning or engineering studies or analysis
0 – 4 years of experience in transportation planning, safety planning, or similar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microstation, GIS, or AutoCAD is required; experience with ArcGIS, Sunchro, HCS, HSM, IHSDM and/or Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning or related field
experience with ArcGIS, Sunchro, HCS, HSM, IHSDM and/or Adobe Creative Suite software

Responsibilities

Perform safety analyses and network screening, including systemic analysis and site-specific studies
Apply Safe System Approach (SSA) principles, proven safety countermeasures, and Highway Safety Manual methodologies on assigned projects
Collaborate and learn from experienced transportation Professional Engineers and Planners
Contribute to the development of transportation plans and studies, including multimodal long-range plans, thoroughfare plans, bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit studies, and safety plans for state DOTs, MPOs, local governments, and transit providers
Collect and analyze transportation data, perform traffic analysis, and support solution development across a variety of project types
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for client and public audiences
Assist with stakeholder and public engagement activities, both in person and virtually
Work alongside Professional Engineers and Planners on transportation projects including traffic modeling and analysis, safety analysis and traffic forecasting
Grow and develop skills including traffic engineering tasks, technical skills, project management and business development