Arup Group Looking for Senior Transportation Planner Freight & Logistics at Chicago IL Full Time

Arup is proud to be recognized by Fast Company in their third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. We find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. We strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future. This purpose shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. You’d be joining our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

Our East Region (with offices in New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC) is currently looking for a hardworking Senior Transportation Planner to help lead a series of planning and design projects and contribute to a growing freight planning practice. Some projects will fit in the traditional urban planning realm, others will focus more on operational performance, material handling, and supply chain consulting. Projects will come from a variety of sectors, including logistics, rail, transit, streetscape, operations, master planning, and policy. Candidates with experience and interest in transportation projects that have affinity for freight or logistics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects in transportation planning, freight planning, logistics and/or supply chain.

• Advising clients on land use impacts, the future of mobility, sustainability, operational improvements, and/or supply chain management standard methodologies.

• Preparing and presenting effective presentations for internal and external meetings and representing Arup to clients and the general public.

• Delivering high-quality products, undertaking financial management of projects, and being responsible for client relationships, and management of subcontractors.

• Provide in-depth knowledge in a specialist area that is transportation and/or logistics related.

• Representing Arup’s freight planning and logistics group on multi-functional projects.

• Contributing to the growth of the business through the development of proposals and the development of partnerships with key collaborators.

Qualified professionals will have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation, Geography, Economics, Operations Management or other built environment, industry, or management-related field.

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year spent managing projects.

• Past experience working in transportation planning, logistics, and/or supply chain operations in a complex urban environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

• Excellent planning and organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Experience in team-based working and project delivery.

• A desire to be proactive, entrepreneurial, and willing to take on new challenges.

• Preference for experience with data management, GIS, and/or discrete event simulation modeling (e.g. Simio).

• Preference for professional qualification and/or engineering license (e.g.: PE, AICP, CMILT, Envision)

Benefits that Work

• At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

• Arup requires all new employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to Arup.

Flexible Working

• We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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