Transportation Planner (Hybrid)

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/.

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL IN ALASKA

Michael Baker International’s first office in Alaska opened in 1942. Since then, we have played a key role in some of Alaska’s most renowned infrastructure projects, including groundbreaking projects on the North Slope and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. We continue to focus on cold regions engineering—pipelines, transportation, civil, architecture, hydrology, and GIS and data solutions. We have offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks and regularly network with our lower-48 colleagues, providing workshare opportunities across the company and leveraging our extensive skills sets to grow in Alaska.

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.

DESCRIPTION

The Transportation Planner is responsible for assisting in the preparation of various transportation plans and studies, conducting research and data analysis, organizing public meetings, and coordinating with agencies and stakeholders. Key skills include a strong work ethic, organizational and communication abilities, and a work or educational background in planning, environmental science, or communications. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working in a team environment, but who is also capable of working independently 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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation of transportation planning documents and policy analysis
• Research and support grant applications for community and transportation needs
• Conduct research and prepare technical planning reports, including document design
• Assist with collecting and reviewing variety of quantitative and qualitative data and synthesizing it graphically and in writing
• Support 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, support the review of 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 for 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
• 0-3 years related experience in transportation and/or community planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with GIS use for database and map/figure production 
• Familiarity with graphic design/document design using Adobe Creative Suite, or willingness to learn
• 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 $70,000 - $95,000. 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