Transportation Planner at VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN INC

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation Planning, Traffic Operations, Project Management, Technical Traffic Engineering, Safety Audits, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Business Development, Mentorship, North Carolina Standards, Proactive Attitude, GIS, AutoCAD

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Transportation Planner – Charlotte NC 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 strongly We are VHB! We’re 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. Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 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 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. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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. #LI-KW1 #LI-Hybrid

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Responsibilities

Lead and support multimodal transportation projects, including corridor studies and safety audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop transportation policies and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.