Entry Level Transportation Planner
The Entry Level Transportation Planner at Confidential Client supports Virginia clients by assisting in multi-modal transportation planning projects, including corridor studies, mobility plans, and service development. The role involves data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of reports under the guidance of senior planners, contributing to solutions that enhance community safety, mobility, and sustainability.
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What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Transportation Planner to support transportation planning projects serving Virginia clients. You will work on multi-modal planning, corridor and feasibility studies, service development, and other planning tasks under the direction of a project manager or senior planner.
- Work with the Transportation practice to deliver transportation planning and engineering projects.
- Support development and management of corridor studies, feasibility studies, mobility plans, conceptual design documents, and service development plans.
- Collect, clean, and analyze transportation and transit data to support recommendations.
- Participate in stakeholder engagement activities including meetings and public workshops.
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and client staff.
- Prepare clear technical reports, memos, and client-ready presentations to communicate findings.
- Provide general support to planning staff and help develop deliverables on schedule.
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, geography, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams and support development of technical documents and drawings.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience using GIS for mapping and spatial analysis.
- Experience handling large datasets and producing visualizations (tables, charts, maps).
- Coursework or internships related to transportation planning, transit, or multimodal planning.
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop work plans and document technical discussions.
Compensation & Location
- Estimated salary: $60,112 per year (estimated).
- Location: Reston, VA (on-site or hybrid as defined by the client).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Note: The listed salary is an estimate provided by the source and may vary. Final compensation will be set by the Confidential Client and may include benefits and other components.
Working Environment & Culture
The Confidential Client values collaboration, mentoring, and professional growth. This role is a good fit for early-career planners who want hands-on experience across transportation planning tasks and opportunities to grow into more senior technical and client-facing roles.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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