Entry Level Transportation Planner

About the role

Dewberry is seeking a motivated Entry Level Transportation Planner in Fairfax, VA. The role offers flexible work hours and part-time telework, tremendous potential for career advancement in a collaborative environment, and involvement in a broad range of transportation projects—from local safety and multimodal initiatives to large freeway improvements. Responsibilities include performing transportation planning, safety, and operational studies (corridor, bicycle, pedestrian, freeway), assisting with short- and long-term planning, preparing technical reports and presentations for agency coordination and public outreach. Applicants need strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide, emphasizing people and its “Dewberry at Work” culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning and analysis for various traffic-related tasks.
• Work in a team environment and collaborate with roadway, structures, hydraulics, and environmental groups within the Transportation business unit.
• Prepare design and cost estimates.
• Meet with clients.
• Assist in proposal development.

Requirements

• BS in Urban Planning or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Synchro and GIS.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

If you don’t meet every single requirement, Dewberry encourages you to apply; they value diverse backgrounds and may consider you for this or other opportunities.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $77,000–$80,000 annually, subject to variation based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Schedule

The position offers flexible work hours and the ability to work part‑time via telework.

Benefits

• Entry‑level hire program that groups you with peers having 0–1 year of professional experience.
• Regular professional development events and team‑building activities led by an advisory team.
• Opportunities to gain insight into career growth and align with professional goals.
• Chance to expand your knowledge of Dewberry and its services.