Transportation Planner I-2023-01

Arora and Associates, P.C.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arora and Associates, P.C. in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a transportation planning professional to join our interdisciplinary team.

You will develop transportation plans, prepare planning, traffic and safety studies, analyze data and traffic models, and prepare technical reports. The role emphasizes coordinating with stakeholders, meeting project schedules, and applying GIS and traffic modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or higher, degree in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, economics, geography, or related field from an accredited university.
• Proven ability to communicate technical and complex information, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop various types of transportation plans.
• Prepare planning, traffic, and safety studies.
• Analyze transportation systems and various types of data and information.
• Interpret data from traffic modeling software and GIS.
• Perform alternative analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and documents.
• Evaluate transportation related reports, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Define transportation planning issues and priorities.
• Support proactive public and stakeholder engagement.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other team members and subconsultants.
• Meet project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/urban planning/related field

Job description

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop various types of transportation plans.
• Prepare planning, traffic, and safety studies.
• Analyze transportation systems and various types of data and information.
• Interpret data from traffic modeling software and GIS.
• Perform alternative analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and documents.
• Evaluate transportation related reports, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Define transportation planning issues and priorities.
• Support proactive public and stakeholder engagement.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other team members and subconsultants.
• Meet project schedules and budgets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or higher, degree in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, economics, geography, or related field from an accredited university.
• Proven ability to communicate technical and complex information, both verbally and written.

Ideally we would like to see:

• At least 5 years of experience in transportation planning or engineering field supporting transportation projects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or religion. Disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.