Transportation Planner

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Support for skills growth

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner for its Virginia offices. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic team on a variety of transportation planning projects with significant community impact.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in transportation and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The role involves data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical traffic engineering tasks, with a salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in planning, consulting, and compliance in transportation.
• Professional certification (AICP or PTOE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support multimodal transportation planning projects.
• Conduct data-driven analyses for planning recommendations.
• Perform technical traffic engineering work.
• Engage with stakeholders through various public engagement activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and provide feedback.

Skills

Data analysis tools (GIS, Excel, transportation datasets)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented with strong independent work capabilities

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and graphics software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Transportation Planner

Job Locations: US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-VA-Tysons Corner | US-DC-Washington

VHB's Virginia offices have an immediate opening for a Transportation Planner! This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Support multimodal transportation planning projects.
• Conduct and synthesize data-driven analyses (travel demand, safety, access, equity, and performance measures) into clear, compelling planning recommendations.
• Conduct technical traffic engineering work using Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM.
• Support public and stakeholder engagement, including workshops, open houses, small group meetings, and online engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams (planning, engineering, urban design, environmental, and GIS) to develop integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior staff by reviewing work, providing feedback, and modeling collaborative team behavior.

Skills & Abilities

• Comfort working with data and analysis tools (e.g., GIS, Excel, transportation datasets, safety data) and interpreting results for planning applications.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
• The ability to work on multiple projects and work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with communication tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and graphics software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of planning, consulting, and compliance experience in the transportation sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (i.e., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or PTOE certification).

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 for Virginia and DC offices. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.