Transportation Planner, Entry Level – P0005

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic planner with an interest in helping communities of all sizes enhance their active transportation systems, making it easier for everyone to walk, bike, and roll to the places they want to go. As a Planner I or II, you will work on regional, statewide, city, corridor, and sub-area multimodal transportation plans and studies, with a particular focus on active transportation. Every day will look different, with tasks including analysis, mapping support, alternatives development and evaluation, client and stakeholder meetings, community engagement activities, writing, and collaboration with other planners, engineers, and scientists. You will have the opportunity to mold your planning career to fit your specific skills and interests. This full-time position will be located in either our Greenwood Village, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs offices, with the flexibility to work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule in coordination with your supervisor.

If you are excited about transforming transportation networks to be safer, more sustainable, and more enjoyable; collaborating with other planners, engineers, and scientists with a wide array of skillsets and focuses; and engaging with community members of all backgrounds and viewpoints to craft a better transportation future, you’ll be great at FHU and we’ll be lucky to have you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports and leads a variety of analysis, writing, and public engagement tasks including on active transportation and multimodal planning projects of all sizes
• Assists in plan development: analyzes demographic and mobility data, develops project goals and objectives, assesses transportation improvement needs, evaluates improvement alternatives, and develops recommendations and implementation plans
• Prepares and/or supports development of a variety of planning documents including plan reports, technical memoranda, correspondence, maps and charts, and outreach and engagement materials
• Uses excellent written communication skills to develop high-quality, easy to read reports for clients
• Works collaboratively on larger multi-discipline transportation projects in a team environment

Desirable areas of expertise include:

• Strong writing skills and experience working as support and/or lead writer for planning and/or other relevant technical documents in a professional or academic context
• Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis
• Understanding of or experience with active transportation planning principles a plus, but not necessary
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS-based analysis and mapping a plus, but not necessary

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, civil/transportation engineering, landscape architecture, or other related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• 1-4 years of experience with bicycle/pedestrian/trail or multimodal planning, especially in the consulting field, is a plus but not necessary

The salary for this position has a range of $72,000 – $85,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 5/5/25

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance – a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.