Planner

A small planning unit within the Raleigh office of Stewart Engineering is looking to hire an entry level planner with strong GIS and writing skills (transportation knowledge is useful but not mandatory).

At Stewart, you will be part of a growing Planning Discipline that works on many interesting and complex projects all across the state of North Carolina. You will be challenged with a diverse portfolio of projects varying from bridge replacements and intersection improvements to interchange reconfigurations and lengthy widening projects. You will be exposed to Stewart’s industry leading effort of bringing ADA compliance documentation to municipalities. Because of the diverse portfolio, you will gain a broad spectrum of experience in the various types of planning documentation. You will be encouraged to think creatively and make innovative suggestions on the projects you are involved in. This position requires someone who is energetic, self-directed, success focused and ready help us become the premier Transportation Planning Firm in the State.

Position Responsibilities: In this position, you will be working with a collaborative team of engineers and planners to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. Stewart is unique in the way our planners and designers work as a team throughout the project development process. One example of this is our feasibility study efforts that require planners and engineers to work hand-in-hand to deliver for our clients. This job might be for you if like to be challenged, like to coordinate with team members, like to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and like to think critically and solve problems. You will work with individuals who are passionate about their craft and being part of delivering environmentally sensitive transportation projects.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in GIS software
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to walk through difficult terrain for over one mile preferred.
• Working towards American Institute of Certified Planning (AICP) credentials
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Experience working with NCDOT and NEPA projects preferred
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Our Team: The Transportation Team at Stewart is comprised of passionate engineers, designers and planners committed to delivering high quality, efficient and effective services to our clients. Our planning and engineering services include NEPA planning, community studies, public involvement, roadway and structure design, traffic management and utility coordination. We have a diverse portfolio of projects that include interchange reconfigurations, new location roadways, multi-lane widening, synchronized streets, intersection improvements, pedestrian bridge design and highway bridge and culvert design and replacement. Our strength is our collaborative approach to innovation in our planning, design and delivery methods used to serve our clients. Our diverse experience allows us to deliver projects from inception to completion with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Contact: Harrison Wenchell directly at hwenchell@gmail.com