Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
Transportation Planner
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Transportation Planner
Job Location: US-NC-Charlotte
Overview VHB is seeking a
Transportation Planner
to join our Charlotte Transportation Systems team. The selected candidate will work with VHB's passionate team of engineers, planners, and designers on a variety of projects across a broad cross-section of markets. This includes partnering with public and private clients at the federal, state, and local levels to improve mobility, enhance communities, boost economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
This position is designed for a 5-8+ year professional with a strong technical foundation in transportation planning and traffic operations-and a desire to contribute to mentorship and project management for our Charlotte, NC strategic initiatives, particularly in the local government market. You'll work closely with senior leadership, taking on key project responsibilities and supporting a balanced team structure and advancing our long-term business development goals.
Learn more about our Charlotte office - Life at VHB Charlotte | VHB
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support multimodal transportation projects including corridor studies, safety audits, and operations analyses
Conduct technical traffic engineering work using Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM
Perform and manage safety-focused planning efforts
Support the development of transportation policies and programs for North Carolina communities
Contribute to proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Serve as a task or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects
Managing projects and staff on technical and professional growth
Prepare reports, planning documents, and client presentations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support Charlotte strategic initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Take on increasing levels of responsibility as a transportation planning-focused Project Manager with business development capabilities
Collaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinker with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach
Technically proficient and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Familiar with North Carolina-specific standards
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proactive attitude and interest in future business development and leadership opportunities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
5-8+ years of experience in transportation planning/engineering (consulting preferred)
PTOE certification preferred
Proficiency with Synchro, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM required
Familiarity with SIDRA, Cube/FSUTMS, GIS, and AutoCAD is a plus
Experience with North Carolina transportation clients and agencies is strong
Benefits
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 VHB! We are 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.
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. 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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Overview VHB is seeking a
Transportation Planner
to join our Charlotte Transportation Systems team. The selected candidate will work with VHB's passionate team of engineers, planners, and designers on a variety of projects across a broad cross-section of markets. This includes partnering with public and private clients at the federal, state, and local levels to improve mobility, enhance communities, boost economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
This position is designed for a 5-8+ year professional with a strong technical foundation in transportation planning and traffic operations-and a desire to contribute to mentorship and project management for our Charlotte, NC strategic initiatives, particularly in the local government market. You'll work closely with senior leadership, taking on key project responsibilities and supporting a balanced team structure and advancing our long-term business development goals.
Learn more about our Charlotte office - Life at VHB Charlotte | VHB
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support multimodal transportation projects including corridor studies, safety audits, and operations analyses
Conduct technical traffic engineering work using Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM
Perform and manage safety-focused planning efforts
Support the development of transportation policies and programs for North Carolina communities
Contribute to proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Serve as a task or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects
Managing projects and staff on technical and professional growth
Prepare reports, planning documents, and client presentations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support Charlotte strategic initiatives
Skills & Abilities
Take on increasing levels of responsibility as a transportation planning-focused Project Manager with business development capabilities
Collaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinker with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach
Technically proficient and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Familiar with North Carolina-specific standards
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proactive attitude and interest in future business development and leadership opportunities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
5-8+ years of experience in transportation planning/engineering (consulting preferred)
PTOE certification preferred
Proficiency with Synchro, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM required
Familiarity with SIDRA, Cube/FSUTMS, GIS, and AutoCAD is a plus
Experience with North Carolina transportation clients and agencies is strong
Benefits
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 VHB! We are 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.
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. 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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