Transportation Planner/Engineer (Planner II) CM

GAI Consultants, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading civil engineering firm as a Transportation Planner/Engineer in Albany, NY. This role offers the chance to work on impactful transportation projects in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for personal and career growth. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week)

Generous PTO

Discretionary annual employee bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional licensing fees

Paid membership fees in professional organizations

Summer BBQ and holiday parties

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional planning experience or a master's degree with 2 years of experience.
• AICP Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of land use planning/zoning or transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and design project assignments.
• Manage day-to-day tasks, staffing, and client coordination.
• Conduct analysis and apply planning principles.

Skills

Planning principles

GIS mapping

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Job description

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Creighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking a Transportation Planner/ Engineer to join our team. Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation projects that transform your community, where each person is valued and work-life balance is key? If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region and Lower Hudson Valley.

This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training.

With over 50 years of experience in NY’s Capital Region and adjacent areas, our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection– serving public and private clients across 4 main markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy.

Join a winning team that leads in excellence, having received 12 industry awards for engineering work in the last 5 years and being chosen as an Albany Business Review Best Place to Work and/or Times Union Top Workplace 9 times in the last 10 years!

Here’s what employees say about working at Creighton Manning:

Very solid company…understands the mix of life and work, and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company…lots of growth potential.

Flexible schedules –they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week.

Highly collaborative work environment, where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn’t happen at the biggest firms.

A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities…many exciting career-defining projects…big bridge replacements and rotaries – projects that have real positive community impact.

The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other.

Comprehensive, People-Centered Benefits For Total Wellness

• Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week)
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary annual employee bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Paid professional licensing fees
• Paid membership fees in professional organizations
• Perks such as summer BBQ, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks!
  
  

About This Position

Creighton Manning is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner/Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about our profession, wants to make a difference in their local community and strives to enhance our team’s reputation as transportation professionals.

Responsibilities include: Lead key transportation planning and design project assignments, involving day-to-day task management, staffing, scheduling and technical responsibilities, along with client coordination. Project responsibilities are flexible and based on the candidates experience, passion and location. The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings. A background and an interest in improving the public transportation system is a plus.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs broader assignments than a Planner I.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of planning work in part of a major project.
• Apply planning principles and practices.
• Perform intermediate GIS mapping and analyses under the supervision of an experienced planner or engineer.
• Conduct analysis using appropriate applications.
• Anticipate bigger project objectives.
• Complete intermediate and limited complex planning assignments.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of planning assignments.
• Writes and presents basic reports, working papers, and correspondence; and some intermediate.
• Provide some delegation and supervision of Junior Planners and Technicians.
• Provide project coordination (intermediate level).
• Receive direction on technical guidance for complex tasks
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field.
• Four years of professional planning experience, or a master’s degree in planning or related field and two years of professional planning experience.
• AICP Certification is preferred.
• Member of a professional practice organization.
• Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices. In depth knowledge one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, or transportation planning.
  
  

Pay Range

Albany: $34.50/hour – $42/hour

Syracuse: $34.50/hour – $42/hour

Westchester – White Plains: $39/hour – $48/hour

Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

EXTRAs

At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical track towards Project Manager or into various corporate leadership positions. Team members get 360 reviews with input from peers and managers, to get a broad picture of their contributions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Planning or related field

Experience

Required

4 years: Professional planning experience, or a master’s degree in planning or related field and two years of professional planning experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

AICP Certified Planner

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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