Transportation Planner

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation Planner | Hybrid | New York, NY | Newark, NJ

VHB’s NYC metro team is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our growing Mobility group. VHB’s Mobility group in NYC is a leader in the industry, working on a slate of interesting and dynamic transportation and mobility solutions. This opportunity exists with a top transportation firm interested in substantial growth in the NYC market. VHB has consistently been rated as one of the top Engineering Firms to work for up and down the East Coast, was named one of Crain’s New York Business 100 Best Places to Work in New York City and has a high CEO approval rating on Glassdoor. 

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to develop mobility and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
• Conduct multi-modal transportation analyses
• Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics and demographics to assess the mobility needs of a community
• Prepare transportation impact, corridor and intersection improvement studies
• Conduct safety analysis, develop recommendations, and safety studies
• Prepare conceptual designs for roadways, intersections, pedestrian, and bicycle paths, etc.
• Participate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and results to clients 
• Project management or serve as a task leader on small to mid-size projects

Skills and Abilities

• A strong background in traffic planning, engineering, traffic modeling, task management, and supervision of professional staff where applicable
• Skilled in applying transportation planning concepts, practices, and procedures
• Team oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments and mentor junior staff
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and strategically in solving problems and devising approaches
• Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports, and memoranda
• Skilled with industry-standard software design and analysis systems (e.g., CAD, GIS, HCS, Synchro, Vissim)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field (e.g., Urban Transportation Planning, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Urban Design/Studies, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Civil Engineering)
• Master’s degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• 5 - 8 years professional transportation planning experience required
• Candidates with AICP are strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, ArcGIS/data management and/or HCS preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $92,000-120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience. 

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.

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