Transportation Planner at TranSystems Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri

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:

Provides specialized expertise and manages projects in the areas of transportation planning, environmental planning and documentation, community planning and/or associated specialties.

 

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

• Coordinates work of project with team members and leader.


• Administers project budgets, schedules and task requirements.


• Proven ability to independently market the firm's services to existing and new clients.


• Consults with superiors on unusual problems.


• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.


• Participates on interdisciplinary teams, providing knowledge in specific planning areas.


• Participates in the development of scopes of services and budget and schedule requirements for planning related portions of projects.


• Organizes and attends public meetings, client meetings, and interviews.


• Prepares reports, proposals, graphics, and presentation materials.

 

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field


• 8 - 12 years experience is required


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.   Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format


• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.


• General ability to solve practical problems.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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

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

• Masters Degree desired.


• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, however, when traveling to the client site, noise level can be loud. 

 

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. Position may require some travel to offices within their respective area using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline. The employee may occassionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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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