Planner II - Transportation Planning

Verdantas; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdantas in Dublin, OH, is seeking a mid-to-senior Transportation Planner to advance safe, multimodal transportation systems for municipal, regional, and state agencies. You will work with engineers, GIS analysts, and other planners on data-driven analyses and public engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree (or a Bachelor’s with 2+ years of experience) and are proficient in ArcGIS Pro/Online, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography/GIS, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional transportation planning experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and data analysis for transportation planning projects, including multimodal and safety-focused studies.
• Assist with preparation of transportation plans and safety actions for municipal, regional, and state clients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, and GIS analysts.
• Conduct GIS analyses and develop maps and layouts for planning documents and presentations.
• Plan and attend public engagement activities, including public meetings and workshops (~20% travel).
• Support senior staff with technical analysis, report prep, and coordination with agencies.

Skills

GIS analysis

Data analysis

Public engagement

Communications

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Salary Range:

As a Planner II / Transportation Planner, you will help advance safe, multimodal transportation systems for public-sector clients. You will work alongside engineers, environmental scientists, GIS analysts, and fellow planners to deliver technically sound, community-centered solutions for municipal, regional, and state agencies. Your work will include multi-modal transportation and safety plans, technical analyses, and other products that guide mobility and infrastructure investment.

This position is well-suited for a mid-career to senior level planner who is eager to strengthen technical skills, gain hands-on public engagement experience, and grow within a collaborative, feedback-driven environment. Recognized by Zweig Group as the #1 firm to work for in 2025, Verdantas offers a strong foundation for building a meaningful and rewarding career.

What You'll Do:

• Perform research and data analysis for transportation planning projects, including multimodal, active transportation, and safety-focused studies.
• Assist with the preparation of transportation plans, active transportation plans, and safety action plans (including Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), and Vision Zero-style plans) for municipal, regional, and state clients.
• Occasionally support comprehensive, land use, or other planning efforts as needed.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and GIS analysts.
• Conduct GIS analysis and develop maps, graphics, and layouts for planning documents and presentations, such as crash mapping, network screening, connectivity, accessibility, and project prioritization.
• Plan, support, and attend public engagement activities on behalf of the firm and its clients, including public meetings, workshops, stakeholder outreach, and other in-person or virtual events. This role includes approximately 20% travel, with occasional evening meetings or events.
• Prepare presentation materials, agendas, and meeting summaries, and facilitate steering meetings.
• Participate in site visits, field data collection, and safety audits to support planning and safety analysis.
• Assist senior staff with technical analysis, report preparation, and coordination with government and transportation agency clients, and help track budgets, schedules, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Support the preparation of grant applications and post-award reporting, including quarterly progress reports and related funding or compliance documentation (e.g., federal and state transportation funding programs).

What You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography/GIS, or a related field (preferred); or a bachelor's degree in city and Regional Planning, Transportation, Urban Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field with 2+ years of professional transportation planning experience.
• Experience with state and local government transportation planning, and an interest in working with public-sector and transportation agency clients.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online for mapping and data analysis; experience with crash datasets or safety analysis is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or InDesign is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly when explaining transportation planning concepts to the public.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize technical, crash, and demographic data, including U.S. Census data, to inform planning recommendations.
• Understanding of federal and state transportation planning guidelines and funding programs (e.g., FHWA safety guidance and Proven Safety Countermeasures, SS4A and HSIP funding, state DOT processes) is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to