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About the role Steer North America is looking for a motivated, self-starting, problem-solver and collaborative professional to fill our Transportation Planner position in the Planning and Design team, which has contributed to our companys ongoing success in the United States, Canada, and beyond. This person will be a contributing member of Steers North American teams which is comprised of planners, economists, designers, financial modellers and technical specialists. In combination, these disciplines provide us with the breadth and depth to deliver innovative and impactful solutions to our many clients. Responsibilities Work alongside colleagues to conceptualize, develop, and deliver on new and existing client projects, including in multimodal planning, regional planning, TDM, and equitable and sustainable mobility. Work may involve projects such as: Identifying transit needs and prioritizing investment across Californias state highway system Creating a Smart City Strategic Plan for the Southern California region Developing a Citywide Transportation Demand Management strategy for the City of Culver City Determining service options for new BRT routes across New Jersey Examining the economic impact of rail on economically distressed regions Manage their own work to budget and quality expectations, with the potential to oversee work conducted by others Support Steers Planning & Design practice via client engagement and proposal development Mentor and support early career professionals About the Candidate The ideal candidate for this role has: Effective consulting skills: listening and clarifying client problems, understanding project scope, managing time and resources, ensuring margins. Effective communication skills: distilling your work in a compelling manner both verbally (written/oral) and graphically (graphs, flow charts, infographics) Experience working on projects that emphasize decision making, governance, and policy development Experience with public sector clients, including major agencies or ministries related to transportation, housing, land use, energy, and community and economic development Project and team management skills including utilization planning, task allocation, and commercial management of consulting projects Experience developing successful proposals for public sector requests (including EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs) The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and our clients in a fast-paced environment; high level of personal accountability. Requirements The preferred candidate for this role will possess some or all of the following attributes: 3-5 years (Consultant) or 5-8 years (Senior Consultant) relevant experience in transportation planning Bachelors degree or equivalent, Masters degree preferred Ability to provide technical support across 2-3+ of the following disciplines or skills: Strategic planning for public sector transportation agencies Multimodal planning and conceptual design Corridor, area, and first/last mile studies Governance and public policy development Scenario planning Stakeholder facilitation Business case development Transportation demand management Data analysis and visualization Applied research Structured decision support and decision-making process management Complex transportation models and related analytical tools, such as GIS, EMME, TransCAD, R, Python or similar Visualisation tools such as Illustrator, InDesign, Tableau, Power BI or similar Familiarity with emerging best-practices/guidelines in transportation, smart cities, micro-mobility, and urban transportation An ability to delegate, learn quickly and find enjoyment through the development of new skills Detail-oriented; able to multi-task and effectively prioritize workloads and meet strict deadlines Work Environment We value in-person collaboration and client engagement, with flexibility depending on project needs. All Steer employees seeking a fulltime opportunity are nonexempt and encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in office or onsite with clients. An employees typical work week consists of 40 hours (Canada 37.5 hours). Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be determined for any applicant seeking a parttime opportunity. How Youll Grow We value curiosity and a commitment to growth at every stage of a career. Regardless of your level of experience, you will be encouraged to keep learning, build new capabilities, and pursue opportunities that expand your impact and professional development. You will be supported through structured programs and onthejob learning opportunities that build the breadth and depth of your skills at each level of growth and leadership. Benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage 3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution Discretionary annual bonus Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the longterm success of the firm Commuter benefits (US) Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion At Steer, everyone is valued for their talent, curiosity, and potential. We recruit based on capability not background or pedigree and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all legally protected backgrounds. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully. Salary Range $70k - 98k w/ benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr