Transit/Transportation Planner
- Full-time
Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
As a Transportation Planner in our Oklahoma City, OK office, you will perform a variety of planning projects including transit plans, multimodal corridor studies, subarea studies, regional transportation plans, travel demand modeling, and policy development. You will employ performance measures to evaluate alternate action concepts, use GIS mapping and spatial analysis, and complete reports and memos pertaining to your projects. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and interacting with clients and presenting to groups of all sizes.
We are dedicated to shaping the future of transportation and its profound impact on communities and land use. As a prominent player in the field of multimodal transportation, we are committed to building better communities, fostering environmentally friendly practices, and enhancing the overall quality of life through innovative transportation solutions. We are proud to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Transportation Planner to join our team and contribute to our mission.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Developing and implementing transportation strategies that align with our commitment to sustainable, community-oriented solutions
- Working collaboratively with others
- Having ownership in the work you do
- Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Bachelors or master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, geography, or other related field.
- Certified Planner (AICP) preferred, or desire to attain AICP certification.
- Familiarity with transportation, public transportation, geography, urban planning, and land use issues.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proven technical writing ability.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in several computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
- Experience in ArcGIS or ArcPro.
- Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in the industry or related professional experience.
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:
- Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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