What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at Freese and Nichols, Inc.?
This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who will both manage and run a range of public sector (city and county), MPO, and DOT transportation projects as well as actively engage our client base for new projects spanning transportation planning, active transportation, special area/corridor plans, capital improvements programming, roadway impact and user fees, traffic analyses, fiscal impact, codes and ordinances. Candidate must be well-organized, have project management experience, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Work in a collaborative environment as part of a multi-discipline team.
Self directed supervision of project technicians and other planners when performing project tasks.
Serve as a project manager and planner on a project team responsible for a variety of tasks including research, analysis, documentation, meeting preparation, and day-to-day client interface.
Demonstrate ability to produce well-written reports and highly visual documents.
Support the planning team in public meeting facilitation and City Council meetings/public hearings.
Manage personal timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that fits within a client’s budget and expectations.
Be willing to travel as needed to meet project commitments.
Identify, cultivate, and develop project pursuits and specific proposal submittals for public sector clients.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience: 4 years of transportation planning-related work experience with strong understanding of public sector, MPO and/or DOT client base. Private sector experience a plus.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, or related planning field required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. GIS Mapping and database skills desired.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Transportation Planning or Urban Planning with transportation emphasis.
Prior work with or in consulting firm or a municipal/transportation agency planning department desirable.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate.
Software Skills: Microsoft Office, social media, GIS.
At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
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