Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transportation Planner for our Nashville, TN office. Be involved in projects with our Planning Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Responsibilities will involve conducting a wide range of transportation planning and land use efforts including corridor studies, data analytics, comprehensive transportation plans, travel demand modeling, cost estimating and long range transportation plans. The successful candidate must be a team player and a self-starter, demonstrate strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical skills, and appreciate a diverse array of project work over time.

Your Impact

• Conduct or assist with a range of transportation planning studies, including needs assessments, modal analyses, traffic studies, community impact assessments, and long-range plans.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data (i.e. traffic, economic, demographic, land use, fiscal, etc.) and using data management tools such as Access or Tableau.
• Conduct spatial data analysis and map development using ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Compose correspondence and reports for project activities.
• Prepare or assist with technical writing and report preparation.
• Assist with managing project tasks, including staffing, budget and quality.
• Participate and coordinate public and stakeholder public meetings and public participation/outreach processes.
• Successfully deliver projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a focus on Transportation.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in urban, land use, transportation planning.
• Experience working with local governments, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, State Departments of Transportation, and transit agencies.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written form.
• Critical, strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Geospatial analysis skills (i.e. ESRI ArcGIS)
• Data analysis skills (i.e. Excel, Access, Tableau)
• Graphical skills (i.e. InDesign, Adobe Suite).
• Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reports.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with transportation agencies and understanding federal and state planning regulations and policies.
  
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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: NASHVILLE - WEST END AVE
• All locations: US-TN-Nashville

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.