What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at Ardurra?
PD&E Planner
Ardurra has an exciting opportunity for a Planner in our Project Development and Environment (PD&E) group in Orlando, Florida. The position includes working with senior staff to prepare planning studies, alternative analyses, environmental impact assessments, and technical reports, including preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. The ideal candidate will provide engineering and planning services supporting PD&E studies.
Essential Tasks
- Reviewing development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations
- Documenting existing conditions and performing, analyzing, and summarizing research
- Working with our roadway design group to develop conceptual alternatives and design ideas for new or improved transportation infrastructure, such as interchanges, intersection improvements, pedestrian projects, and multi-modal facilities
- Collaborating with a team to complete feasibility studies, Efficient Transportation Decision Making documentation, PD&E studies, and other technical materials
- Performing QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to engineering standards and practices
- Assisting in the pursuit of PD&E projects and other business development activities
- Assisting in the development of meeting materials, set up and break down of meetings, attendance, and facilitation
- Coordinating community review and public involvement activities for PD&E projects
- Identifying and coordinating with key stakeholders, special populations, and the general public
- Coordinating activities across multiple disciplines, both in-house and externally
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, economics, environmental or social science, geography, or a related field
- Ability to obtain a PE license or ACIP certification in the state of Florida once qualified.
- Three or more years of prior practical experience working on PD&E and transportation planning projects
- Familiarity with NEPA and Florida PD&E project requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate technical and complex information and to work well with others
- Possess attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task and apply critical thinking skills
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours as needed (in case of public meetings or pop-up events)
- Ability to represent the client in a professional manner and maintain composure in tense environments
- Experience working in customer service is a bonus
