Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Planner I to join our team in PA (Exton or Allentown).

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Perform planning-related activities for a variety of transportation and urban planning projects with a commitment to improving communities through multimodal transportation, making it easier, safer, more efficient, and attractive to walk, bike, and use transit and emerging mobility options. Projects involve elements such as Complete Streets design, Vision Zero, First/Last Mile connections to transit, Transportation Demand Management, transit service planning, parking studies, pedestrian and bicycle facilities for all ages, environmental sustainability, landscape architecture, and community planning.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on difficult assignments and possible solutions. Work is completed using standard techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.

• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.

Do the Work

• Assist on all aspects of planning projects, including preparing maps and graphics for public and client meetings, data analysis, drafting formal reports and documents, performing field reviews and data collection, conducting research on trends and best practices, contributing to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, preparing proposals, developing solutions to complex problems, and presenting recommendations.

• Prepare conceptual plans for various projects.

• Assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.

• Assist in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits.

• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and associated services related to funding programs.

• Research, analyze, compile and display data for problem solving and publication regarding planning issues.

• Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Ability to comfortably support community engagement programs, activities, and public meetings.

• Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering.

• Effective communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials and technical writing.

• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or related field preferred; commensurate experience considered.

• Entry level position; previous professional experience a plus.

• Experience with computer applications systems and design software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of 3D modeling programs, graphic design applications, and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.

• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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