Transportation Planner

Burgess & Niple • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Join our established team of transportation planning professionals and take the next step in your career with a role that balances technical planning work with client engagement and project leadership. As a Transportation Planner, you'll manage diverse planning projects for state DOTs, MPOs, and local governments while building client relationships and contributing to business development efforts. This position offers the opportunity to expand your expertise across a broad range of project types, from multimodal, safety, to long-range planning projects, while growing your influence and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), or similar
• 2+ years of experience in transportation planning required with a Master's degree; minimum 4+ years of experience required with a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning or related field preferred
• experience with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) desired

Responsibilities

• 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
• Manage key projects and work closely with a team of planners helping clients deliver comprehensive/master plans, long-range plans, corridor and project level studies, active transportation plans, area plans, and safety plans
• Develop client relationships and engage in business development efforts with support from our marketing team and office leaders
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal/external project teams to identify issues, develop and analyze concepts, recommend solutions, prepare reports and other communication materials, and engage with the public
• Assist in the development of transportation planning project proposals
• Participate in delivering professional services related to all aspects of transportation planning to a wide variety of clients including state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and local governments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level