Senior Transportation Planner

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

PLANNING PRACTICE 

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

We are a dynamic team dedicated to improving transportation systems and enhancing the quality of life in the Alaskan communities we serve. We offer diverse work opportunities in roadway, aviation, rail, water resources engineering, pipeline and facility design and in public outreach and communications for various client needs

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for preparing various transportation plans and studies, conducting research and data analysis, leading public meetings, and coordinating with agencies and stakeholders. Key skills include a strong work ethic, organizational and communication abilities, and proficiency in community and transportation planning processes and concepts. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working in a team environment, but who is also capable of working independently with minimal direction on analysis, research and writing or creative assignments. Your work will directly contribute to creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions in communities across Alaska.

This position will be focused on Alaska business and clients but will have opportunities to work on projects with our other offices throughout the US. The successful candidate may work in either our Fairbanks or Anchorage offices, or remotely from another location in Alaska. At Michael Baker, opportunities for growth and advancement are plentiful and personalized to everyone’s unique skills, aspirations, and determination. Our supportive environment encourages continuous learning and development according to individual interests.

 RESPONSBILITIES

• Prepare transportation planning documents and policy analysis
• Research and support grant applications for community and transportation needs
• Conduct research and prepare technical planning reports
• Collect and compile a variety of quantitative and qualitative data and synthesize graphically and in writing
• Lead the development of long-range planning studies, corridor and community plans, and planning and environmental linkages studies, including vision, strategy, and goals
• For long range planning efforts, develop and review conceptual project designs and their preliminary, schedule, conceptual cost, and scope. Develop and review project alternatives and recommendations based on community and stakeholder input
• Work with stakeholders, business and community leaders, and neighborhoods to advance planning studies working to achieve consensus
• Conduct formal agency coordination and public outreach, including planning and facilitating working group meetings and public meetings
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Assist with proposal production, marketing initiatives, and identifying new work opportunities for growing our planning business in Alaska 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field
• AICP (CTP) or PTP certification preferred
•  7+ years related experience in transportation and/or community planning
• ·Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and presentation of data in graphical format  
• Experience with GIS use for database and map/figure production 
• ·Experience with graphic design/document design using Adobe Creative Suite 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Interest in cross-training with environmental, transportation engineering as well as public outreach and communications 

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position $105,000- $140,000 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