Transportation Planner (Finance)
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International's Harrisburg, PA office is seeking a Transportation Planner to assist its growing Planning Department on technical planning and policy analysis assignments for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the state Transportation Advisory Committee, and the state's MPOs/RPOs.
The successful candidate will report to the Harrisburg office's Transportation Planning Division Manager and be responsible for helping deliver a diverse portfolio of technically challenging transportation planning projects from that office location. In addition, they may also collaborate with and support Michael Baker's Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's General Consulting Engineer (GCE) team members to address the Commission's complex tolling-related planning, policy, and finance needs.
The Transportation Planner must have at least 3 years of transportation planning, policy, and/or finance-related experience. They will work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team of professionals that focus on making a difference and delivering value.
The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Ability to conduct research and prepare technical planning reports
- Ability to research and provide guidance for application of federal and state regulations and requirement to include all 50 states
- Ability to execute project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans
- Knowledge and expertise in transportation planning and interrelated planning disciplines, including active transportation, emerging mobility, program management, community outreach/engagement, and policy analysis
- Knowledge of public funding, including successful grant application development for Pennsylvania and USDOT transportation funding programs
- Ability to understand client needs and create partnerships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting reports and projects
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
HOURS/WORK LOCATION
This position offers a flexible workplace environment. The successful candidate will work in a variety of locations including Michael Baker's Harrisburg, PA office or remotely based on client needs and project schedules. They will be expected to work out of the Harrisburg office a minimum of two days a week or more, depending on project requirements.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, Environmental, or Transportation Management; Master's Degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation planning, policy, and/or finance-related experience
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiencies in Word, Excel, Forms, and Teams; data analytics and management is a key skill set
- Experience and/or familiarity with other programs such as Survey Monkey, Survey 123, and ESRI ArcMap GIS is desired
- Ability to accommodate moderate travel including a valid driver's license
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position $67,049 - $96,819 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker International's Harrisburg, PA office is seeking a Transportation Planner to assist its growing Planning Department on technical planning and policy analysis assignments for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the state Transportation Advisory Committee, and the state's MPOs/RPOs.
