Entry Level Planner

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Metro DC offices (Washington, D.C. and Tysons, VA) is looking for an Entry Level Planner to join our Planning + Design team, which works with both public- and private-sector clients in the Washington, DC, region and beyond to generate creative and implementable solutions to complex mobility challenges. We seek a self-motivated team player with a growth mindset and a keen interest in urbanism, transit-oriented development, walkable communities, and people-centered mobility solutions.

In this role, you would join a dynamic, fast-paced team known for collaborative problem-solving, technical versatility, and adaptability, and you would have a chance to contribute to some of the most transformative transportation and urban development projects in the Washington, DC, region. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional looking to utilize and hone their strategic thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of multimodal planning studies, transportation analyses, policy and planning analyses, and report documents for local governments, private entities, or institutional clients
• Assist in analyzing data and developing visualizations, mapping, and graphics to help communicate various planning findings
• Assist with development of support materials for community involvement activities
• Perform field data collection
• Provide support for and participate in virtual and in-person community engagement and public meetings
• Help prepare for client-facing meetings, potentially participate in meetings as needed

Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as ArcGIS and Excel
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Problem-solving mindset
• Nimble work style, with ability to pivot as new information and findings become available
• Interest in collaborating with colleagues across technical disciplines, including planning, engineering, architecture, urban design, and environmental

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of work experience; a master’s degree in city and regional planning or a planning related field can be substituted for two years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field

Hiring Salary Range - $70,000 - $74,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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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