Graduate Planner, Transportation Planning

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB is seeking a graduate transportation planner to join their team. As a Transportation Planner you will support development and implementation of transportation projects by conducting technical analyses, preparing reports, and assisting with public outreach and grant writing. This role collaborates with senior staff and stakeholders to provide planning solutions that meet current and future community needs, contributing to the company’s mission of delivering innovative and effective infrastructure solutions. 

WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

 What you will do: 

• Participate in transportation planning, environmental documentation, public outreach, and grant writing projects.
• Typical projects include long-range transportation plans, corridor studies, sub-area plans, pedestrian and bicycle plans, federal environmental documents, and grant applications.
• Conduct technical analyses and evaluations for transportation projects.
• Write sections of reports and memos for various transportation planning projects.
• Assist in developing materials for public and governmental agency engagement.
• Support senior staff as directed on project tasks.
• Apply transportation methods, planning principles, and standard industry evaluations and analyses with input and guidance from senior staff.
• Communicate ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program, or a Master’s degree in a similar field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience, including previous experience as an intern or in a professional capacity.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.