Entry Level Transportation Planner

Entry Level Transportation Planner Posted Date 22 hours ago (10/13/2026 11:37 AM) Job ID 16464 # of Openings 1 Job Location US-VA-Fairfax Category Transportation Relocation Assistance Yes Service Line IES Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking a motivated Entry Level Transportation Planner in our Fairfax, VA office. This position is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual and includes flexible work hours and the ability for part-time telework. This position offers tremendous potential for career advancement in a highly collaborative environment, while working on a broad range of project types for local and national transportation clients. Projects will range from local community-focused safety and multimodal projects to large freeway improvement projects. Primary responsibilities will be performing transportation planning, safety, and operational studies, including corridor, bicycle, pedestrian, freeway projects, and assisting with short- and long-term planning efforts. Work will also include preparing technical reports and presentations to coordinate with state and local transportation agencies and public outreach efforts. Applicants must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in groups. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities Responsibilities include planning and analysis for various traffic related tasks as noted above, working in a team environment, and collaborating with roadway, structures, hydraulics, and environmental groups within our Transportation business unit. The Candidate may also prepare design and cost estimates, meet with clients, and assist in proposal development. Required Skills & Required Experience BS in Urban Planning or related 0-3 years’ experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience using Synchro and GIS Ability to work in a team environment Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. The projected range for this position is $77,000 - $80,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. *At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. *Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. *Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information Program Information As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to: Form lasting connections with peers in your class. Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals. Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS