Transportation Planner - Atlanta, Georgia

Overview Join a leading transportation and transit planning company. Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. (Foursquare ITP) is looking for a qualified, motivated, passionate, and diverse candidate. This position is scalable from Junior Transportation Planner to Transportation Planner IV/Task Lead, depending on experience. The role offers opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of transportation planning projects across the United States, including the Atlanta region, and to learn from professionals in the industry. Areas of Work Transit service planning Transit operations and facilities planning Microtransit and new mobility Regional and statewide planning BRT, bus priority, and corridor planning Transportation demand management Micromobility and active transportation Strategic and financial planning This work is supported by four cross-cutting teams focused on: Data Science, Design and Visualization, Public and Stakeholder Engagement, and GIS. Lifestyle and Culture Foursquare ITP’s work is centered on our passion for the profession, investment in each other, dedication to our clients, and a positive outlook. We look for someone who lives our four core values every day. Learn about the principles that shape our culture here. Benefits We’re proud of the experience we create for our employees and the opportunities we provide for growth. In addition to a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, we provide an extensive benefits package. Discover how we invest in our people through our Employee Value Proposition and our robust benefits package here. Role The selected candidate will work as part of a team and will be responsible for transportation planning including data analysis and reporting; mapping, graphics, and visualization; use of technical tools; innovative research; and meeting participation on a wide variety of transportation projects. The candidate will be involved in projects based on experience, interest, and skills, such as transit development plans; transit service and operations planning; regional transportation plans; bus rapid transit and priority corridor plans; active transportation; transportation strategic planning and performance monitoring; transportation demand management planning; and microtransit and micromobility planning. Responsibilities Participating in a variety of project types and with different project managers. Developing and applying a variety of methods for analysis. Conducting Geographic Information System (GIS) based analysis and developing maps to convey complex information. Conducting primary and secondary research on a variety of topics. Writing to convey technical elements in reports. Visualizing and communicating complex information. Contributing to team discussions. Participating in public and stakeholder outreach. Required Skills and Experience In addition to the appropriate training and skills, you must be a smart, motivated, self-starter who is passionate about transit and transportation planning and has excellent written and oral communication skills. Requirements vary by level within the Junior Transportation Planner and Transportation Planner IV/Task Lead positions. They range from a bachelor’s degree with no full-time work experience to a master’s degree with several years of relevant work experience. The selected candidate must have: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proven writing, research, and analysis capabilities. Experience with ArcGIS. Other desired, but not required, skills include: Experience with graphic design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Rhino. Coding in R, Python, or SQL. Tableau or Power BI. Location and Compensation The selected candidate for this position must be located within commuting distance of our Atlanta office. Compensation: Salary can range from $67,100 to $97,300 depending on education, experience, and relevance of experience. Legal and Hiring Information Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Foursquare ITP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foursquare ITP