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At Jacobs, our vision is to create a more connected, sustainable world. We push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on solving our most pressing problems. Our team reflects our society’s diversity, and one of our core values is "we live inclusion". We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and collaborative Transit Planner who is passionate about providing innovative solutions.

When you join as a Transportation Planner, you’ll be responsible for the following:

• Managing regional planning projects and planning studies

• Identifying planning strategies to support local and regional planning efforts

• Collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies (transit and roadway)

• Preparing official correspondence and reviewing planning documents and studies

• Developing public facing materials to enhance outreach and engagement

• Preparing and presenting materials to internal and external stakeholders

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• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Policy, Urban Studies, or related fields

• Three to five years of professional experience working for a transit/roadway agency (MDOT, SHA, BCDOT, MTA), local jurisdiction, state or federal agency, or related private sector position

• Project management experience including overseeing scope, schedule, and budget

• Experience collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies

• Understanding of basic planning and project management principles (funding, major phases, environmental considerations, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate across multiple media with both internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Local to the Baltimore-Metro area (must report to Baltimore office at least two times per week)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Familiarity with the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan regions and the agencies working within these areas (e.g., Maryland Transit Administration, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and local transit operators)

• Master’s degree in Planning or related fields

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.