AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC

Transportation Planner

Portland, OR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
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About the role

  • This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public and private sector projects throughout the Pacific Northwest while working in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support transit corridor studies, parking plans, transit development plans, and mobility improvement strategies.
  • Analyze transportation data, travel patterns, demographic information, and mobility trends to support planning recommendations.
  • Coordinate with engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and public agencies to develop integrated transportation solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of professional transportation planning experience in a consulting or public agency environment.
  • Experience supporting transit planning or multimodal transportation projects.
  • Experience preparing planning reports and presentation materials.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with transit agencies, MPOs, counties, cities, or state DOTs.
  • Proficient in utilizing Visum, Synchro, InDesign, Sketchup, and other related transportation planning software.
  • Working towards obtaining professional EIT or AICP certifications.
  • Familiarity with travel demand forecasting concepts and transportation modeling.
  • Experience with transportation system plans (TSPs), corridor studies, or regional mobility plans.
  • Experience facilitating public involvement or stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
  • Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.

Benefits

  • You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
  • We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
  • Develop recommendations that improve safety, mobility, accessibility, equity, and community connectivity.

Company info

  • We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

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