Graduate Planner, Transportation Planning

About the role

WSB is seeking a graduate transportation planner to join their team. As a Transportation Planner you will support development and implementation of transportation projects by conducting technical analyses, preparing reports, and assisting with public outreach and grant writing. This role collaborates with senior staff and stakeholders to provide planning solutions that meet current and future community needs, contributing to the company’s mission of delivering innovative and effective infrastructure solutions. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

Responsibilities

• Participate in transportation planning, environmental documentation, public outreach, and grant writing projects.
• Typical projects include long-range transportation plans, corridor studies, sub-area plans, pedestrian and bicycle plans, federal environmental documents, and grant applications.
• Conduct technical analyses and evaluations for transportation projects.
• Write sections of reports and memos for various transportation planning projects.
• Assist in developing materials for public and governmental agency engagement.
• Support senior staff as directed on project tasks.
• Apply transportation methods, planning principles, and standard industry evaluations and analyses with input and guidance from senior staff.
• Communicate ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program, or a Master’s degree in a similar field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience, including previous experience as an intern or in a professional capacity.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Skills

• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave