Transportation Planner

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation Planner | Washington, DC 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 Supports multimodal transportation planning projects. Conduct and synthesize data-driven analyses (travel demand, safety, access, equity, and performance measures) into clear, compelling planning recommendations. 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, Word, PowerPoint, and graphics software Qualifications 3+ 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 or PE preferred (i.e., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or PTOE certification) The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $108,000 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. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here. Building what’s next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. 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 We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us. VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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