Associate Transit Planner

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated, inquisitive, and organized associate transportation planner for its Atlanta office to support the firm’s nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities. A strong interest in and some understanding of transportation planning or policy is a must. This person will primarily work on transit projects, but broad mobility interests and capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities:
Our associate transit planners focus on planning for municipalities, agencies, universities, and non-profit clients. Depending on your skills and our project needs, responsibilities include research, data collection and analysis, mapping, visual communications, writing and editing technical and public-facing reports, developing presentations and outreach materials, and supporting limited business development tasks. You will work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Above all, we are looking for someone who:
– Has a passion for sustainable transportation planning
– Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver
– Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work
– Is interested in working with our diverse clients and communities across the U.S. and Canada to create more equitable, livable, and sustainable mobility systems
– Has experience, exposure, or passion for transit planning work

Candidates must have one of the following prerequisites:
– A master’s degree in planning or an equivalent degree with a specialization in transportation planning and 0-4 years of relevant experience, OR
– A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-5 years of experience in transportation planning; other relevant degrees and concentrations include, but are not limited to, civil/traffic engineering, transportation operations, urban/city/regional planning, public health, urban design, geography, and landscape architecture

Some prior experience in transit planning and/or scheduling is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate must demonstrate skills in at least three of the following areas:
– Excellent skills in writing and storytelling, oral presentation, data analysis, and/or problem solving
– Experience incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into academic and/or professional work
– Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
– Experience with mapping platforms (GIS), graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), and/or database analysis (Tableau, Power BI, R, Python)
– Experience in fixed route transit scheduling using Trapeze, Hastus or a similar scheduling platform
– Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with project managers, colleagues, and project partners
– Proficiency in Spanish or other foreign languages

Strong candidates will have a passion for advancing equity through community-based efforts, including engagement with BIPOC communities, and will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

Applying for the Position:
To apply, please go to:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PER1007PWILL/JobBoard/b9e0921b-1230-465f-9436-edd64e872518/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fb074b3a-a6e4-4651-add0-aa68c31a07f8
and click on the ‘Apply Online’ link. Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following items:
– Cover letter
– Resume
– Work samples that highlight your skills. Please do not exceed 6 MB.