Planner III

HNTB; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Planner III to join their dynamic team in Michigan. This role focuses on applying planning strategies and utilizing advanced technologies to gather and analyze data, assess project outcomes, and communicate findings effectively. You will be involved in various planning projects, from concept development to completion, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative infrastructure projects that positively impact communities. If you are passionate about urban planning and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field required.
• 4 years of experience for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis for planning projects.
• Lead preparation of maps and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with project team members and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Data Analysis

GIS Software

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Traffic Software

Safety Software

Job description

What We're Looking For

The time is right to join HNTB Michigan! We are seeking candidates for a Transportation Planner III position in our planning group.

At HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding to you while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has been a part of delivering solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects across the state. With our historic growth and several office locations across the state, it is an exciting time to join our team of passionate professionals and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow.

This opportunity entails being responsible for applying planning strategies utilizing various technologies and tools to gather and analyze data, assess outcomes, and develop reporting and visuals to effectively communicate findings. This position performs tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with multi-discipline team members, from concept development through project completion. Work emphasizes design and technical aspects of projects but may include limited task assignee duties and tasks associated with business development. May assist in directing small-scale planning projects and portions of larger projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.
• Identifies planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.
• Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.
• Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
• Participates in client meetings and interactions.
• Leads preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.
• Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.
• Participates in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects.
• Writes major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Participates in public process and stakeholder facilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, or
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proficient at using software specific to planning jobs. Aids Planners I and II in increasing their software proficiency.
• Analyzes data to provide findings and recommendations to more experienced staff to move the project forward and determine solutions. Provides direction on data resources to less experienced staff.
• Uses judgement to appropriately identify research tools and sources to conduct technical analysis and assess the findings with some oversight by more experienced staff.
• Drafts reports, including compiled materials from others, to create and substantiate findings. Contributes to presentations and may present findings to the team.
• Assists in preparing materials for client meetings by creating an agenda and organizing meeting materials. Attends client meetings and takes minutes.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP).

Additional Information

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Locations:

Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Grand Rapids, MI.

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