Entry Level Transportation Planner

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's team in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our Safety Team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid role with a dynamic team across diverse disciplines, providing exposure to an array of projects varying in size and scope.

At VHB, our hybrid work environment mandates working from the office for three days per week and working from your primary residence for the remaining two days.

Responsibilities

Support with authorship and development of project-related documentation for a range of transportation safety planning studies for local, regional, and State agencies
• Conduct planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results and recommendations
• Develop strategic messages that educate the community on the purpose, need, benefits and perceived impacts of transportation projects and programs
• Participate in community and stakeholder engagement efforts to support the development of safety plans and studies
• Assist in developing material for and facilitating safety stakeholder meetings (in person and virtual)
• Track project deliverable progress in multiple systems and coordinate completion across teams
• Interfacing with clients and/or external stakeholders on a daily basis through virtual and/or in-person meetings

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work across teams in a high paced environment
• Ability to understand and translate complex, technical information into content appropriate for public consumption
• Familiarity with transportation planning and resources (a focus on multimodal transportation preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to read and interpret federal and state terminology
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• BA in Planning or related area of study relevant to specialization (e.g., Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Urban Design/Studies, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Economics, Aviation, Civil Engineering, Urban Transportation Planning)
• Experience related to the oversight of projects and agencies receiving federal and state funding (preferred)
• Some experience with safety planning at the local, regional, or State level (preferred)

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• 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

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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