Planner/Engineer I

EL Robinson Engineering (ELR) Position

Job Category- Planner/Engineer 1

This position will be assigned to ELR’s Planning and Environmental Division.

Job Overview- Observes and assists with the development of projects and/or planning studies for ELR clients including local, state, and federal agencies as well as private clients under the direction of junior or senior planner. Expertise required for data collection both through desktop reviews and field work. Some positions will require basic ArcGIS skills to prepare maps, conduct spatial and temporal data analysis including data collection, management, and visual information systems. Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity. Familiarity with using PowerPoint to create presentations, basic word processing, report formatting, web content management, and survey design. Assist with taking meeting notes and generating meeting summaries. Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying, answering telephone, and responding to e-mails. Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records. Specific job skills, degrees and certifications will be identified based on the specific position requirements to meet planning and environmental project workload.

Educational Requirements- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree applicants are welcome.

This position could be assigned any of the below type of work but expected to be proficient in all the areas listed above as the position will allow for on the job training.

National Environmental Policy Act and North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA-SEPA) procedures.

Ability to prepare environmental documents and technical studies per NEPA/SEPA guidelines for state and federal agencies.

Familiarity with travel demand modeling principles including socio-economic and land use forecasting.

Experience with ArcGIS is a plus- preparing maps, conducting spatial and temporal data analysis including data collection, management and visual information systems.

Familiarity with demographic data sources including census files, American Community Survey data, etc.

Familiarity with community impact assessment principles including social and economic analysis.

Assist with public involvement activities (meetings, mailings, media announcements, graphics, website management, etc.) and ensure compliance with agency public involvement requirements.

Familiarity with natural systems surveys and impact assessment (i.e. 401/404 permitting, wetland delineations, natural resource surveys, etc.)

Salary Range- $52,000 to $ 70,000

For more information, please contact.

Leigh Blackmon Lane

E.L. Robinson Engineering

National Director, Transportation Planning

llane@elrobinson.com

P: (919) 961-7148