We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s New England Transportation group is looking for a Transportation Planning Lead in South Burlington, VT!

As a Transportation Planning Lead, you will lead and grow municipal and state transportation planning services in Vermont. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of planning studies, provide planning advice to our engineering teams, assist and lead the development of scoping and corridor study documentation and reports, and perform research for projects as required. You will be working with us on transformational transportation projects including multi-use trails and paths, complete street reconstructions, corridor improvements, traffic safety improvements, bridge replacements, resiliency assessments, and ecological restoration initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leading and growing a transportation planning team in South Burlington, Vermont. Supporting other transportation and environmental planning and engineering teams in the region and nationally. Strategizing with local leadership and business developers on project pursuits and financial performance. Working independently or with marketing teams to write successful proposals. Leading effective engagement and communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. Representing Stantec professionally at conferences, tradeshows, and client-led functions. Authoring technical reports, proposals, and presentations. Providing client and regulatory agency deliverables. Preparing or guiding the creation of visual exhibits to support technical reports and presentations. Participating in team and independent work. Analyzing input from multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. Embracing quality assurance/quality control, and health and safety requirements.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to work independently, take initiative, multi-task, and adapt to change in a dynamic environment. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to prepare technical reports with high quality graphics. Demonstrated team player with a positive attitude. Ability to creatively problem-solve and communicate to meet deadlines and client expectations. Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite products. Strong attention to detail. Must have valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field. 10+ years of public or private sector experience preferred, however will consider a minimum of 5+ years of experience

Typical office environment working with computers.  May occasionally visit study areas in Vermont and throughout New England.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose Stantec?

Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career. Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects. Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives. We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs. The Greater Burlington area provides some of the most sought-after activities in the Northeast. In the summer, you can visit Lake Champlain, where you can go boating and swimming. Fall provides some of the most breathtaking foliage you will find. In winter, you can go downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling; many of our team engage in these activities and would be happy to have you join them. During springtime, you can visit local sugar houses and enjoy freshly produced maple syrup; some staff even participate in this activity and have been known to provide the office with their wares. 

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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