Transportation Planner

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple seeks a Transportation Planner to lead and manage a range of transportation planning projects for state DOTs, MPOs, and local governments. The role blends technical planning with client engagement and project leadership to deliver comprehensive studies and plans.

You will build relationships, contribute to business development, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance multimodal and long-range planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), or similar; Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans and studies for multimodal projects
• Manage projects and coordinate with planners for master plans and safety plans
• Build client relationships and assist in business development
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to prepare reports and communicate findings
• Assist in transportation planning project proposals
• Deliver professional services for state DOTs, MPOs, and local governments

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving

Client engagement

Education

B.A./B.S. in Urban/City/Regional Planning or Geography (urban)

M.A./M.S. in Urban/City/Regional Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our established team of transportation planning professionals and take the next step in your career with a role that balances technical planning work with client engagement and project leadership. As a Transportation Planner, you'll manage diverse planning projects for state DOTs, MPOs, and local governments while building client relationships and contributing to business development efforts. This position offers the opportunity to expand your expertise across a broad range of project types, from multimodal, safety, to long-range planning projects, while growing your influence and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the development of transportation plans and studies, including multimodal long-range plans, thoroughfare plans, bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit studies, and safety plans for state DOTs, MPOs, local governments, and transit providers
• Manage key projects and work closely with a team of planners helping clients deliver comprehensive/master plans, long-range plans, corridor and project level studies, active transportation plans, area plans, and safety plans
• Develop client relationships and engage in business development efforts with support from our marketing team and office leaders
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal/external project teams to identify issues, develop and analyze concepts, recommend solutions, prepare reports and other communication materials, and engage with the public
• Assist in the development of transportation planning project proposals
• Participate in delivering professional services related to all aspects of transportation planning to a wide variety of clients including state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and local governments

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), or similar; Master's degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in transportation planning required with a Master's degree; minimum 4+ years of experience required with a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) desired

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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