What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at Jacobs?
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Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
In our transportation work, that means developing and implementing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. As part of this vision, Jacobs is leading the charge on transportation innovation and decarbonization within our Transportation team.
Your Impact
As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.
We are looking for a collaborative Transportation Planner to join our Mid-Atlantic Advanced Mobility (AM) group of about 50 transportation planners, traffic / ITS engineers and operations specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. We are looking for someone to work as part of our team to deliver a range of multi-modal transportation planning projects. The candidate will work under the direction of a project manager or senior planner and conduct research, studies, prepare reports, advise on feasibility of strategic plans, and perform limited project management functions when necessary.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Work as part of the planning team to deliver a range of transportation planning projects.
• Prepare transportation reports and plans based on project analyses and assessments to support decisions on transportation systems, policies and standards.
• Coordinate and attend project meetings with clients, public officials, engineers, planners and transportation system users, including presentation development and delivery.
• Collect and analyze data, and prepare studies to support decisions on transportation systems, policies, and standards.
• Under direction of senior staff, prepare fee proposals, develop work plans, and coordinate planning efforts to support project management.
Our “Future of Work” approach will offer you the opportunity to spend time working both in the office and time working from home. If you are passionate about mobility, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to face the future of transportation head on!
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects required. GIS experience is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing with the ability to develop work plans and document technical discussions required.
• Experience working with departments of transportation, planning or transit agencies is a plus.
• Ability to gain AICP certification within 4 years required.
• Must keep current in the planning specialty through continuing education.
• Must be resourceful, curious, and self-directed.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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