Transportation Planner, Entry Level

Ready to make an impact on your career, client projects and the community? Burgess & Niple is currently seeking a Transportation Planner, Entry Level to join our Columbus, OH office.

• Perform safety analyses and network screening, including systemic analysis and site-specific studies
• Apply Safe System Approach (SSA) principles, proven safety countermeasures, and Highway Safety Manual methodologies on assigned projects
• Collaborate and learn from experienced Professional Engineers and Planners and be mentored by industry leaders in transportation
• Grow and develop skills including traffic engineering tasks, technical skills, project management and business development
• Support experienced planners and engineers on transportation projects, including traffic modeling and analysis, safety analysis, and traffic forecasting

• Completion of a 4-year degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography (urban), Sustainable Built Environments or similar
• 0-4 years of experience in transportation planning, safety planning, or other planning or engineering studies or analysis
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microstation, GIS, or AutoCAD; experience with Synchro, HCS, HSM, or IHSDM a plus
• ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong interest in transportation and motivated to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation systems

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.