Principal Transportation Planner

About the position NV5's Infrastructure group includes a diverse and talented team of civil engineers, landscape architects, urban designers, and planners, and we have a unique studio environment that allows for frequent collaboration between disciplines. Our employees are passionate about improving the quality of life for communities through planning and design. Only qualified candidates with a strong interest and enthusiasm engaging in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to design within the will be considered. Our transportation team is growing! This position offers a terrific opportunity for career growth, client interaction, and working with a progressive team of professionals who continually seek to improve public spaces with the most current best practices. Our project portfolio includes many complete streets and trail projects in the mid-Atlantic region including the Delaware River Trail in Philadelphia, the I-95 CAP in Center City, numerous Transportation Alternatives projects throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and developing Vision Zero solutions on our roadways. We seek a Principal Planner and Transportation Project Manager with experience planning, designing, and managing linear transportation projects. The position is ideally suited for a candidate with experience in project management of planning and design involving urban streets, multi-use trails, and other multi-modal facilities. Experience with roadway or highway design involving PennDOT and/or NJDOT is also preferred. The position will focus mainly on managing and leading the planning and design of multi-modal transportation projects involving corridor studies, complete streets improvements, Vision Zero, public transit, signing and pavement marking, grading, traffic control improvements, and local and state permitting. The individual will also have an opportunity to assist with bicycle and pedestrian planning, including region-wide active transportation plans, corridor master plans and trail routing and feasibility studies. The position will be based out of NV5’s Philadelphia office, with occasional travel to client meetings and NV5’s other regional offices in the PA/NJ/NY region. NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering, landscape architecture, and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We seek passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. NV5 has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Fastest Growing Company every year since 2017. Responsibilities • Project Management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and invoicing • Lead and manage projects associated with multi-modal, active transportation, and transit-friendly planning, transportation and safety studies, greenway plans, community engagement, visioning, and concept design plans • Oversee GIS mapping and analysis and public outreach activities • Mentoring junior staff as needed • Reviewing designs, report writing, specification development, and permitting • Coordination with internal project team members across several regional NV5 offices and departments, as well as sub-consultants, public agencies, clients, participation in project meetings, and assisting other teams in the o ice as needed. • The ideal candidate would possess the skills and desire to lead business development, including professional networking, meeting with potential clients, and proposal writing, and generally enjoy helping us continue growing a team alongside other dynamic leaders passionate about improving our communities through planning and design. Requirements • AICP Certification • Completion of a master’s graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field • At least 8 years with relevant transportation project experience • Project management experience • Strong interest in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to planning and design • Strong written and verbal communication abilities • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or other industry software • Collaborative spirit • Ability to succeed in a hybrid work environment (combination of remote, in-office, and in-the-field work) Nice-to-haves • Experience with roadway or highway design involving PennDOT and/or NJDOT is also preferred. Benefits • NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive of medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), professional development/advancement opportunities and a generous, flexible time off policy designed to support the well-being of our staff. • Our Mid-Atlantic offices operate on a four-day work week (M-Th). Apply tot his job