Transportation Planner at TranSystems Corporation in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking an early career transportation planner or traffic analyst with 0 to 5 years of experiences to support a variety of planning, traffic and design projects in the Central region focusing on Texas.

 

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct planning and traffic analysis for various of projects


• Prepare exhibits, graphics, and maps to support long range transportation planning


• Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers and correspondence


• Support planning team in the development of public and stakeholder presentation materials


• Working independently to execute specific phases or aspects of project. Must be able to coordinate responsibilities with the team and/or team leader.


• Assure that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned


• Plan and execute project meeting


• Maintain professional and technical, skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies


• Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals, scope, or fee


• May be asked to participate in non-design engineering activities such as surveying, CADD production, and field data collection


• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Strong analytical skills and experience


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete project deliverables. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, and self-motivated to meet project deadlines.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university


• Proficient in GIS software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint) and graphic software


• Knowledge of the MUTCD, AASHTO Green Book, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual


• Knowledge of various capacity analysis software, such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro and VISSIM

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field from an accredited university


• Internship in Civil Engineering or related field


• 1 to 5 years’ experience within the transportation industry.


• Pursuing AICP or PE license preferred


• Willingness to cross train and learn other disciplines


• Experience preparing materials for and participating in public engagement activities.


• Works with a team to achieve a common goal and deliver projects successfully.


• Software requirements: ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, Synchro, VISSIM, FREEVAL, Cube, TransCAD, PowerBI, Tableau


• Experience with crash analysis, traffic capacity analysis and travel demand modeling preferred


• Experience using at least one of the traffic analysis software preferred including HCS, Synchro, Vissim, Cube and TransCAD


• Experience with gathering and analyzing census and other socioeconomic data


• Familiarity with other transportation related datasets such as Bureau of Transportation


• Experience working on Planning and Environmental Linkages studies, long range transportation studies, IAJRs, feasibility studies, mobility/livable center studies preferred


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to the normal requirements mainly in an office environment.

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to travel and drive a vehicle.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.


• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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