Transportation Planner - Entry Level

Whitman Requardt and Associates is seeking an Entry Level Transportation Planner in Wilmington, DE. The role involves supporting transportation and community design projects, public outreach, data analysis using GIS, and collaborating with teams on transportation studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in planning or related fields, with 0-3 years of experience preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today's transportation needs and develop plans that create livable communities!

We are currently seeking a Transportation Planner based out of our office in Wilmington, Delaware. Assignments may include working on a variety of complex transportation and community design projects such as transportation and land use studies, multimodal corridor studies, pedestrian and bike planning, freight plans, and transit studies. Because our projects are for public-sector agencies, a strong commitment to meaningfully involving stakeholders and equitable public engagement strategies is essential.

Responsibilities:

Support transportation and community design planning projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, conduct public outreach and engagement, support ongoing and new projects using GIS and data analytics, help pursue planning projects throughout the region.
• Support the development of transportation plans, policies, and recommendations to enhance mobility and accessibility.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement events (occasional work related to engagement outside of regular business hours)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to address complex transportation and land use challenges.
• Assist in conducting transportation studies, including traffic analysis, transit planning, and multimodal transportation assessments.
• Collect and analyze transportation data using GIS and other tools.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate project findings and recommendations.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in planning or a related discipline
• Transportation experience preferred
• Interested in working towards AICP certification as soon as minimum required years of professional planning experience are met
• 0-3 years of experience in multimodal transportation and land use planning; a graduate degree may be substituted for a portion of this experience
• Experience and interest in public and stakeholder outreach
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills
Desirable qualifications:
• Background in public health, economic development, or transit
• Experience working with public agencies in Delaware or Maryland
• Experience with GIS software and data
• Analytical skills
• Virtual and in-person presentation skills
• Design and graphical communication experience
• Spanish language skills
• National Charrette Institute or similar certification
Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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