ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is looking for an entry- to mid-level Transit Planner to join our Transit and Rail Planning team in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis tasks via Excel and/or GIS on a variety of Transit and Rail projects.
- Develop mapping and graphical concepts to communicate concepts to clients
- Prepare technical reports for Transit and Rail planning projects such as Transit Development Plans
- Prepare briefings and present analysis and findings in client and/or public meetings
- Participate in data collection activities such as bus stop inventories
- Develop methodologies to analyze large datasets
- Understand transit funding and policies
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment
Skills and Abilities
- Interest in transit planning with a focus on long-term transit planning
- Desire to work with transit agencies across North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic
- Willingness to help transit agencies with a multitude of different types of projects and problems
- Working knowledge of GIS software (mapmaking and analysis) is a must
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of all applications within the Microsoft Office software group
- Working knowledge of virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, etc.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on teams and a desire to grow professionally as a technical expert
- Capacity to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities
- Comfort level working collaboratively and independently, in person and virtually
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years’ experience in transit/transportation planning and/or operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field
- Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning
- Transit agency experience
- One or more years working in the transit planning field
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.
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