Support railroad and rail-transit planning studies, including corridor, station-area, yard/terminal, grade crossing, and service planning efforts
Assist with alternatives analysis, purpose & need development, planning-level feasibility, and implementation strategies
Compile, analyze, and summarize data (ridership/freight context, safety, operations, land use, demographic and economic indicators)
Support project coordination with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders (railroads, agencies, municipalities)
Contribute to grant applications and funding strategies (e.g., FRA/CRISI, RCE, INFRA, USDOT discretionary programs; state programs as applicable)
Draft or support development of key grant components: problem statement/need, project description, outcomes/benefits, readiness, budget, schedule, and partnerships
Help assemble application exhibits and attachments: maps, letters of support templates, benefit narratives, risk/write-ups, and readiness documentation
Support land use and community context analysis for rail/transportation investments (station areas, grade crossing corridors, industrial access, freight routes)
Assist in preparing meeting materials and notes for stakeholder meetings, public engagement, agency workshops, and railroad coordination
Prepare clear, organized written materials: memos, technical summaries, narratives, slide decks, and meeting notes
Assist in developing graphics and exhibits (figures, tables, maps, simple diagrams) to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography/GIS, or similar
3–5 years of relevant experience in transportation planning, rail/transit planning, infrastructure planning, grants, or related consulting/public agency work
Strong writing skills with experience producing professional planning documents and/or grant narratives
Familiarity with transportation data sources, planning methods, and basic project development concepts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to organize information, track actions, and support multiple tasks