What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - Transportation position at Professional Engineerin?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The Planner is responsible for developing plans and programs to create sustainable and functional urban environments. They analyze and integrate items such as land use, community needs, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental impact to design and improve urban spaces. They are able to communicate their plans clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Gather and interpret data related to land use, demographics, infrastructure, and environmental impact
- Conduct surveys, feasibility studies, and assess trends to understand community needs
- Design land use plans that balance residential, commercial, and public spaces
- Formulate policies and strategies to enhance sustainability, promote economic growth, and preserve natural resources
- Create detailed plans for zoning, transportation networks, green spaces, and public facilities
- Engage with local government officials, architects, engineers, developers, and community groups to ensure planning projects align with local and regional goals
- Facilitate public consultations and gather community input to understand and incorporate resident concerns
- Document plans, strategies, and project progress through comprehensive reports.
- Present findings and proposals to stakeholders, including public officials, and community members
- Keep updated on new urban planning methodologies, zoning laws, and technological advancements in urban design and planning
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
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Work Environment :
PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and / or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N / A) :
PEC is an AA / EEO / Veteran / Disabled employer.
