Transportation Planning Associate

5 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States APA Los Angeles Full time

Job Summary

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates, a leading transportation planning firm, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Transportation Planning Associate to support its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and background in developing transportation aspects of livable communities.

About Us

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates is a renowned transportation planning firm with a 30-year history of innovation and excellence. Our team of 120 talented professionals is dedicated to designing transportation systems that prioritize people, not just cars. We operate with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're passionate about creating a more just, sustainable, and connected world.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Planning Associate will be responsible for:

  • Research and data collection for transportation planning projects
  • Spreadsheet analysis and mapping to support project development
  • Writing and editing reports, as well as developing outreach materials
  • Supporting minor business development tasks and collaborating with staff across the country

Project Focus Areas

The Transportation Planning Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors, including:

  • Active Transportation: bicycle and pedestrian master plans, corridor and intersection safety improvement plans, and support for slow streets and tactile pop-up events
  • Cities and Streets: citywide mobility plans, regional long-range transportation plans, specific plans and general plan updates, and complete street design guidelines
  • Transit: performance audits and comprehensive operational analyses, funding plans, transit pass programs, and program monitoring
  • Parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM): municipal parking plans, travel demand forecasting, curb management studies, campus master plans, and trip reduction strategies for public agencies, major employers, universities, and proposed developments
  • Emerging Mobility: shared mobility policy and program evaluation, community needs assessment, transportation technology assessments, mobility hubs planning and design, and big data analytics and dashboard development

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A master's degree in planning or a related field, with a specialization in transportation planning, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with 1-3 years of experience in transportation planning
  • Excellent writing, data analysis, oral presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Additional experience with graphics, modeling, or database analysis will be considered favorably

Benefits

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates offers a competitive salary range, depending on qualifications and experience, as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax transit or bicycling benefit, a 401k program, life insurance, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer.



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