Location: New York,NY, USA
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company is seeking a creative Transportation Planner to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, graphic design, data analysis, transportation engineering) in preparing presentations and graphics to communicate transportation planning concepts. As a part of the airport planning team, this Planner should have an interest in learning about and working on landside transportation operations at airports and other complex facilities.
The success of our work is often dependent on our ability to visually communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including government decisionmakers; other practitioners; and community stakeholders. Examples of previous work products include presentations, print collateral, infographics, thematic maps, wayfinding concepts and installations, and animations.
The ideal candidate will focus on solutions-based problem-solving, be creative in leveraging and visualizing complex data, and understand the level of detail required for effectively communicating project components with various stakeholder groups. They would be able to take initiative in learning new techniques, skills, and software and enjoy identifying the best way to communicate complex issues and solutions graphically through the production of reports and presentations.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities would include:
* Designing infographics, data visualizations, and graphic representations of various transportation concepts
* Design and create thematic maps, charts, and diagrams
* Produce public communication materials including brochures and newsletters
* Analyzing transportation data and synthesizing results into communicative charts
* Participating in collaborative brainstorming and planning exercises on various topics, including innovative solutions to address parking management, leveraging technology to improve curb management, identifying transportation demand management strategies, and improving the customer experience
* Contributing to the writing and production of project presentations and reports
* Conducting research and organizing information in clear and concise ways
* Occasional fieldwork and site visits
Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess a combination of the following qualities:
* 0 to 2 years of urban design/planning experience
* Master's degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field
* Open to grow within the landside airport and aviation planning field
* Strong graphical communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
* Familiarity with programming languages design (Python, R, etc.) is a plus
* Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus
Applications submitted with Resumes, cover letters, and portfolios will receive preferred consideration.
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is committed to Pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position $59,900 - $89,300 annually.
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Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.