Entry Level Planner

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Maine's Portland area is seeking an entry-level Transportation Planner to join our team. You will work on transportation planning studies across a variety of projects, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines and public involvement processes.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in planning or related field, 0-1 years experience, and familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS. We offer a collaborative culture, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Desktop software, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online a plus.
• Experience in Shapefile (SHP) and File GeoDatabase (DBF) file formats a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of transportation planning studies for projects.
• Assist with development of support materials for public involvement activities.
• Support authorship of project-related documentation for transportation planning studies and demographic analyses.
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected, and assemble reports.
• Conduct planning assessments using GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and summarize results.
• Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities.
• Assist in safety studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Shapefile (SHP)

File Geodatabase (GDB)

Microsoft Office (Word)

Job description

Entry Level Planner

Job Locations

• US-ME-Portland
• US-ME-Augusta

Job Details

• ID: 2026-6249
• Category: Planning
• Type: Regular Full-Time
• Career Stage Type: Entry level
• # of Openings: 1

Overview

About the Position

VHB's South Portland, Maine office is looking for a talented Transportation Planner to join us! This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of transportation planning studies for a multitude of transportation projects
• Assist with development of support materials for public involvement activities
• Support with authorship of project-related documentation for a range of transportation planning studies and demographic analyses
• Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
• Conduct planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results
• Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
• Assist in safety studies

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially experience with Word.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to independently perform multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with coworkers
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, or related field
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Desktop software, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online a plus
• Experience in Shapefile (SHP) and File GeoDatabase (DBF) file formats a plus

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Maine, is $64,000 to $66,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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