Graduate Planner, Transportation Planning

North American Transportation Management Institute; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Graduate Planner in Transportation Planning to support development and implementation of projects by conducting analyses, preparing reports, and assisting with public outreach and grant writing. The role collaborates with senior staff to provide planning solutions meeting community needs.

We value strong relationships and forward-thinking ideas and invite you to forge ahead with us at WSB, a firm dedicated to innovative infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience (internship or professional).
• AICP certification required or obtainable within 6 months.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Office environment with standard equipment; travel may be required.

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 transportation planning projects.
• Assist in developing materials for public and governmental agency engagement.
• Support senior staff on project tasks.
• Apply planning principles and standard analyses with guidance from senior staff.
• Communicate ideas clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Communication skills

Public outreach

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

AICP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Planner, Transportation Planning

Forge ahead with WSB. 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 companys 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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program, or a Masters degree in a similar field. Masters 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).
• 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.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including 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, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.