Entry Level Transit & Rail Planner

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit & Rail Planner to join our team in the Boston, MA office. The Transit & Rail Planner supports a range of transit and rail planning projects through research, data analysis, concept design development, technical documentation, and public outreach support.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of plans, programs, and strategies related to transit and rail systems, including bus, rail, ferry, and freight.
• Assists in the preparation of planning documents by researching and interpreting policy plans, transportation-related regulations, demographic data, statistical information, and related community context.
• Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data related to transportation systems, travel behavior, and community conditions to support planning studies and forecasting.
• Conducts surveys, field reviews, feasibility studies, and other planning assessments.
• Collaborates with internal team members, clients, and consultants to support project delivery and deadlines.
• Supports the preparation of conceptual designs, alternatives analyses, environmental documentation, master plans, code reviews, ridership analyses, and capacity assessments.
• Prepares graphics, maps, diagrams, and presentation materials to support planning projects, public engagement activities, and stakeholder meetings.
• Assists in preparing for, coordinating, and participating in public meetings, presentations, workshops, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of planning principles, research methods, and data collection.
• Entry-level knowledge of transportation, transit, and/or rail planning preferred.
• Ability to apply quantitative and analytical skills to planning and transportation-related problem solving.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools, such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online, to support mapping, spatial analysis, and transportation planning tasks preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $72,000-76,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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