Transportation Planner

Dewberry is seeking an Entry-Level Planner to join our Transportation Funding Support group in our Rancho Cordova, CA, office to work on various client projects. The Entry-Level Planner will provide planning support for our local agency clients on a variety of transportation planning activities, including competitive grant applications.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Qualified candidates must be able to manage and coordinate assignments with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates in this position will:

Assist with the development and preparation of planning documents related to transportation planning
• Assist with competitive grant applications
• Be proficient with ArcGIS and prepare GIS maps to support planning projects and grants
• Conduct research and data collection necessary for planning level analysis.
• Assist with community outreach ranging from in-person events to online content such as project surveys
• Possess a BS Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work in a team environment.

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $70,000-$110,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Entry-Level Class Program

As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-4 years of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.