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Junior Transportation Planner (Associate I)
NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: May 10, 2019
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, independent, and motivated junior transportation planner (Associate I) for its Los Angeles office to primarily support the firm’s nationally recognized practice in transit and multimodal planning for livable communities. A strong interest and some background in developing the transportation aspects of livable communities is a must.
NelsonNygaard develops sustainable transportation solutions for people. Our work emphasizes creative, innovative transportation planning, and community involvement, often within a wider set of goals such as economic development and reduced dependence on the private automobile. NelsonNygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff. Our office culture is built upon diversity and creativity.
Responsibilities
Junior Associate responsibilities primarily focus on planning for municipalities, agencies, universities, and private clients and include research, data collection, spreadsheet analysis, mapping, writing and editing reports, development of outreach materials, and potentially some minor business development tasks. Candidates must be willing to travel and must have a valid driver’s license.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
The ideal candidate would be someone who:
- holds a master’s degree in planning or equivalent degree with a specialization in transportation planning and 0-2 years of relevant experience or
- has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in transportation planning. Other relevant degrees include transportation engineering, transportation operations, urban/city/regional planning, urban design, and landscape architecture.
Above all, we are looking for someone who has a passion for sustainable transportation planning, is a strong communicator (oral, written, and visual), has great analytical skills, and is interested in making communities better for our clients and their constituents.
Potential candidates must demonstrate:
- Excellent skills in writing, data analysis, oral presentation, and problem solving
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Additional experience with graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), modeling (Synchro, TransCAD), or database analysis will be considered favorable
Application Instructions
Please apply through https://nelsonnygaard.com/careers/ and clicking on “Open positions.”
NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples (no larger than 4MB). No phone calls, please.
