EXP is looking for an Assistant Transportation Planner who will serve on a variety of multimodal and intermodal planning initiatives and projects. Under direct supervision, this position will perform entry-level, professional planning work of current and long-range, feasibility and visioning planning development projects. This position will require collaboration, extensive research, and offer real-world examples of public sector urban planning. Career knowledge will be shared and demonstrated, and candidates will be expected to be engaged, active participants in discussions, and plan to present research findings. This position will assist providing superior client care and act as professional support for various audiences and decision-makers. This position requires interaction with clients and external stakeholders including municipalities, TPOs/MPOs, boards, and elected officials.

Conducts transportation planning analysis including the preparation of associated data, inventory, and analysis to support preparation of transportation planning and project development studies. Assists and manages the preparation of small and large area studies, planning analysis, traffic studies, special projects, and other studies to address transportation problems and projects. Assists senior planners and project managers with research and analysis to provide recommended policies and solutions, writing reports, and presenting projects findings. Identifies and helps win planning contracts and helps manage those contracts. 

Candidates must have excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills; the ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and clients. Provide technical, analytical, and applications support in multiple functional areas requiring Geographic Information System (GIS) geospatial data and mapping resources. The position will be responsible for creating graphics and packaging graphics for reports, presentations, and technical memorandums.

Work is performed under a project or senior planner supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment based on professional education and previous experience.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Assist Planners/Engineers in the evaluation of project designs, plans, and technical documents
• Conduct basic office functions, as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Knowledge of the transportation planning process and associated regulations
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to lay persons
• Preparation of maps, graphics, reports, studies, and other publications relating to the transportation system.
• Conduct field work, collect parcel data and search land records
• Assist in facilitation of public meetings and outreach events associated with current and long-range planning projects
• General support for Grants Management
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work on varying planning projects
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

What your experience looks like

• Basic understanding of planning principles
• Competency in various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office, GIS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and AutoCAD
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment