Transportation Planner

GHD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in California seeks a driven Transportation Planner to enhance their transportation planning practice. The role involves data analysis, community engagement, and collaboration with agencies to improve mobility and sustainability. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact on transport solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years transportation planning experience.
• Eager to learn project management.

Responsibilities

• Transportation planning focused on complete streets and corridor studies.
• Conduct research and data analysis on transportation trends.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Public Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community, City, or Regional Planning

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an opportunity in their California offices for a Transportation Planner . We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic senior planner to work with our California Transportation Group. This position will be located in our Sacramento or Irvine office. The Transportation Planner at GHD is an important component of the Mobility and Places Business Group. This position will complement our existing team members and enhance our established transportation planning practice in the region.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Transportation planning focused on complete streets, corridor studies, active transportation and safe routes to school
• Application of data analysis, site assessment, design concepts and community engagement best practices in transportation planning

The ideal candidate would possess the following experience :

• Develop, analyze, and implement transportation plans and policies to improve mobility, safety, and sustainability
• Conduct research and data analysis on transportation trends, patterns, and issues
• Public engagement and stakeholder collaboration
• Complete streets, active transportation and corridor study projects
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with local, regional, and state agencies to align transportation initiatives with broader planning goals such as safety, resiliency, and sustainability
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented transportation plans and policies
• Stay updated on current transportation regulations, technologies, and best practices
• Developing and leading community engagement activities
• Developing (or reviewing) funding applications for transportation projects preferred

What you will bring to the team :

• Bachelor’s degree in Community, City, or Regional Planning or equivalent related discipline
• At least 3-5 years transportation planning experience
• Proficient in collaborating effectively within a team setting
• Eager to learn project management, with direction and / or assistance from senior staff members
• An eagerness to bring high quality transportation planning to all California clients
• An understanding of how transportation planning and design is evolving, for example to include safety, sustainability and land use integration outcomes
• Strong written and verbal skills for communicating technical topics for client and public understanding
• Proficient in using MS Excel as an analytical tool
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, policies, and funding mechanisms

Salary Range : $81,000 -$122,000 based on experience.

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