Environmental Planner

WE ARE HIRING! 

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Jacksonville, FL at the FDOT Jacksonville Urban Office. 

ABOUT US  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Coordination and Communication 

• Serve as the primary contact between FDOT and the Gainesville MTPO for all planning and project matters. 

• Participate in MTPO and FDOT meetings, workshops, and public engagement events to share information and gather input. 

• Ensure that transportation priorities, policies, and plans are aligned across state and regional levels. 

• Transportation Planning Support 

• Collaborate with the MTPO to develop and review key planning documents, including the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 

• Provide technical guidance on the integration of FDOT projects into MTPO planning processes. 

• Ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines for transportation planning. 

• Project Coordination 

• Monitor the progress of FDOT projects within the Gainesville MTPO region, ensuring the MTPO is kept current on project timelines, objectives and progress. 

• Facilitate communication on multimodal transportation initiatives, such as transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. 

• Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain relationships with local government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration. 

• Represent FDOT at public hearings, community forums, and stakeholder meetings, providing updates and gathering feedback on transportation projects. 
   

• Reporting and Documentation 

• Prepare reports summarizing activities, decisions, and project updates for both FDOT and MTPO leadership. 

• Maintain accurate records of coordination efforts, ensuring transparency and accountability. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• EXPERIENCE: Two years’ experience since Bachelor's or one year since Master's in transportation planning, project management, or a related field. 

• EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters degree in planning or related field.  

• SPECIAL SKILLS:  

• Knowledge of federal and state transportation policies, including funding programs and planning regulations. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with GIS or transportation planning tools 

• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: N/A 

WHY JOIN US?  

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS: 

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work. 

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing: 

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope  

• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network 

• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication  

• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network  

• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 

• Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.  

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

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