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Entry-Level Transportation Planner
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Full Time | Business Services 2 Months Ago
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GPD Group is Hiring an Entry-Level Transportation Planner Near Akron, OH

Transportation Planner – Entry Level
GPD is currently seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner for our Akron/Columbus/Garfield Heights, OH office locations to support the Transportation practice.
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For over 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
Are you interested in assisting in planning the infrastructure of the future? Want to make a difference in the communities we serve? Are complete streets a concept that is of interest to you? If so, GPD Group might be a place you should consider. GPD is looking to expand our Traffic Engineering and Planning group with the addition of a Planner in our Akron, Columbus or Garfield Heights offices. 
Job Qualifications:
  • Holds a City and Urban Planning Degree or a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain AICP or PE in the future.
  • Interest and passion for collaborating in the transportation market as a planner.
  • Excellent in communicating technical thoughts clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to communicate in “layman’s terms.”
  • Ability to function independently (with supervision) or on a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proficient Technical Writing Skills.
  • Experience using GIS mapping software.
  • Experience with AutoCAD a plus.
  • Experience with Microstation a plus.
Day-to-day job responsibilities could include:
  • Provide planning and engineering support for GPD Project:
    • Influence design processes to provide more healthier lifestyles, which includes accessibility and complete streets concepts.
  • Assist in the preparation of various traffic and planning studies which includes but is not limited to:
    • Safety Studies
    • Corridor Studies
    • Interchange Studies
    • Master Plans
    • Traffic Impact Studies
  • Some travel and field work to collect data for study development and develop solutions.
  • Study preparation tasks which could include:
    • Account for Traffic growth and manage solutions for common transportation needs.
    • Completion of Traffic Analysis utilizing various software programs
    • Completion of corresponding graphics and solutions.
    • Development of comparison matrices
    • Technical Report writing
  • Preparation of Funding Applications to help address our clients’ needs:
    • Applications for various Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and TRAC.
    • Applications for various state funded programs such as OPWC and TID.
  • Collaboration with all disciplines.
  • Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using AutoCAD or Microstation.
GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. 
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
  • Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • Professional Development Support
  • And much more…
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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$64k-78k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/06/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/15/2024

WEBSITE

gpdgroup.com

HEADQUARTERS

COLUMBUS, OH

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

1961

TYPE

Private

CEO

DARRIN KOTECKI

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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GPD specializes in the areas of architectural, engineering design, construction, telecommunications and environmental services.

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