Address
Form of work
SalarySam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full time Transportation Planner for our Jersey City office to be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public, private, and non-profit clients, including corridor studies, safety research and analysis, strategic planning, and community-wide multi-modal transportation plans. The planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) and contribute to a wide variety of activities to support projects including research; data collection and analysis; mapping and geospatial analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of transportation planning and the ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely verbally, through writing, and graphically. Experience with safety and active transportation planning projects is preferred. We are looking for people who bring an analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and, above all else, a passion for building safe, equitable communities through transportation solutions.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
The selected individual will perform a variety of tasks, such as:
- Conducting site visits and field observations,
- Performing traffic, crash, and other transportation analyses,
- Creating spreadsheet-based models,
- Developing maps and conducting geospatial analysis,
- Preparing high-quality graphics,
- Writing technical reports,
- Developing presentation materials, and
- Preparing conceptual designs of proposed projects.
Skills and Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Ability to develop high-quality graphics to support communications materials,
- Strong command of transportation and urban planning concepts,
- Command of technical analysis supporting transportation decisions,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite,
- Proficiency in ArcGIS,
- Proficiency in SketchUp or other graphics software preferred, and
- Proficiency managing and analyzing large, complex datasets preferred.
Requirements
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, or equivalent degree preferred,
- 1-5 years of experience, and
- Authorized to work in the US.
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $68,800 - $112,600 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Sam Schwartz is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
#LI-Hybrid
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
