Novus Integrated Technology Solutions LLC Transportation Planning Engineer Austin, TX · Full time

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About Novus

Novus is an infrastructure advisory firm based out of Austin, Texas. It aims to solve infrastructure challenges by thinking outside the box, designing solutions that adapt to the environment, and implementation that is sustainable and equitable. The firm's core values are aligned to being the best in the industry for clients, team members, partners and the community.

We are looking for a Transportation Planning Engineer with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience, preferably with TxDOT. This is a full-time position based in the Austin area.

Job Description

As a Transportation Planning Engineer, you will be working in a fast-paced environment with other team members ensuring successful delivery of client projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of transportation planning principles, a proven track record in planning for TxDOT, expertise in project management, and exceptional communication skills.  As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, analyzing, and optimizing transportation systems to improve mobility, safety, and efficiency across various transportation networks.

Responsibilities:

·        Lead transportation planning projects, including the development of traffic models, forecasting, and demand analysis for various transportation modes.

·        Conduct feasibility studies and prepare planning reports for transportation projects or infrastructure improvements.

·        Evaluate existing transportation infrastructure and recommend improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.

·        Collaborate with clients, governmental agencies, and stakeholders to gather project requirements, provide recommendations, and ensure alignment with transportation policies and regulations.

·        Perform traffic impact studies, safety analyses, and assess the environmental impact of transportation projects.

·        Prepare and present technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, and regulatory agencies.

·        Stay current on transportation trends, technologies, and regulatory changes that impact project planning and design.

·        Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, operations, and transportation data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.

·        Assist with the preparation of statewide plans, modal plans, corridor plans, and systems studies with a particular emphasis on safety, resiliency and multimodal accommodation.

·        Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise data synthesis, demographics, patterns and trends, statistical analysis, and reporting.

·        Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

·        Prepare, coordinate and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings in support of client project work and assisting with long-range planning efforts on small- to medium-sized projects.

·        Prepare technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials summarizing research with findings and conclusions.

·        Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualifications:

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering/Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

·        Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in transportation planning, with a demonstrated track record of successfully executing a variety of planning projects.

·        Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

·        Knowledge of applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework is preferred.

·        Experience in assembling and supporting the writing of grants.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Experience in stakeholder and public engagement on transportation planning projects.

·        Proficiency in transportation modeling software (TransCAD, SYNCHRO, VISSIM, HCS) as well as GIS and Excel.

·        Experience with Python, R, and data analysis (including dashboard creation) would be a plus.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.