Transportation Planner/Engineer (Planner I) CM

About the position Creighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking a Transportation Planner/ Engineer to join our team. Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation projects that transform your community, where each person is valued and work-life balance is key? If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region and Lower Hudson Valley. This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training. With over 50 years of experience in NY's Capital Region and adjacent areas, our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection- serving public and private clients across 4 main markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy. Join a winning team that leads in excellence, having received 12 industry awards for engineering work in the last 5 years and being chosen as an Albany Business Review Best Place to Work and/or Times Union Top Workplace 9 times in the last 10 years! Here's what employees say about working at Creighton Manning: Very solid company…understands the mix of life and work, and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company…lots of growth potential. Flexible schedules -they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week. Highly collaborative work environment, where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn't happen at the biggest firms. A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities…many exciting career-defining projects…big bridge replacements and rotaries - projects that have real positive community impact. The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other. Responsibilities • Assist in the development of planning studies, reports, reviews and evaluation of routine and conventional plans, with relatively few complex elements under the general guidance of senior staff. • Work on small projects or portions of larger projects. • Perform specific portions of a broader assignment of an experienced planner or engineer. • Perform basic GIS mapping and analyses under the supervision of an experienced planner or engineer. • Prepare and present detailed reports, maps, drawings and visual aids. • Attend meetings with senior staff. • Responsible for writing report sections. • Responsible for basic QA/QC tasks; review of own work, as well as reviewing the work of entry level Planners and Technicians. • Coordination with municipalities/agencies regarding data and scheduling. • Assist at various meetings including public and client meetings. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field. • Basic knowledge of planning principles and practices. • AICP Certification is preferred. • Member of a professional practice organization. Benefits • Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) with Employer Match • Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week) • Generous PTO • Discretionary annual employee bonus • Tuition reimbursement • Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Legal Services • Employee Discount Programs • Paid professional licensing fees • Paid membership fees in professional organizations • Perks such as summer BBQ, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks! Apply tot his job

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