Transportation Planner

At LaBella Associates, we’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Planner to join our dynamic team. As part of our collaborative environment, you’ll contribute to transportation and transit planning studies, conceptual designs, and reports while working closely with experienced professionals in the field. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a thriving and diverse company.

As a Transportation Planner, you will assist in the development of planning studies and reports and support the evaluation of transportation plans under the guidance of senior staff. Your responsibilities will include working on project portions, contributing to analysis, creating graphics, and supporting final deliverables. Typical projects will include transportation and transit planning studies, conceptual design, and presentation materials. You’ll also be expected to attend meetings and collaborate with clients.

At times, you may need to provide additional support outside of normal business hours to meet client needs or attend key meetings.

• Assist with various tasks within broader assignments led by experienced planners or engineers.
• Develop maps, drawings, conceptual designs, graphical materials, and visual aids.
• Write and contribute to sections of technical reports and other project documentation.
• Oversee and assist with data collection, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Attend and participate in meetings with senior staff, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders to gather data and manage project schedules.
• Assist in facilitating public and client meetings, including preparation and follow-up actions.

• Bachelors Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years’ experience in transportation planning or related field.
• AICP Candidate is preferred.
• Skilled with GIS programs and applications
• Knowledge of transportation planning (transit operations) principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong graphical skillset and design aesthetic highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills required; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effective, both independently and in a team environment.

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that…