Planner

ABOUT THE POSITION

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

VHB’s growing Raleigh, NC team is looking for a Multimodal Planner to join us as an entry or junior-level planner. The selected candidate will support the development of multimodal safety plans and other multimodal plans. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of traffic safety for all roadway users, transportation planning for pedestrians and bicyclists, and conducting data analysis. 

Responsibilities

• Employ an increasing knowledge and experience in a variety of topics, such as using safety data, public health, and pedestrian and bicyclist transportation.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to conduct public engagement and develop solutions for all modes of transportation.
• Support project managers and other planners in the development of reports, presentations and other deliverables.

Skills and Attributes

• The ability to work independently and on multiple projects
• Ability to apply data and statistics to safety and planning projects
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn about best practices for multimodal safety and pedestrian/bicycle transportation  
• Enthusiasm about multimodal transportation and roadway safety
• Understanding of national guidelines and best practices for multimodal design and pedestrian/bicycle countermeasure selection

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in transportation planning or traffic safety
• 1-3 years of experience in in transportation planning or traffic safety preferred
• Bachelors in Planning, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Public Health or related field
• Masters degree in Planning, Public Policy, Public Health or related field is preferred, but not required

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.