Job Title | Location | Anticipated Base Salary | Schedule | Job Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Planner (entry- to mid-level) | Helena, MT Bozeman, MT Kalispell, MT Remote and satellite locations considered | $60,000 to $90,000 Depends on Experience | Regular Full-Time | Open until filled |
JOB OVERVIEW
ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES (RPA) has an exciting opportunity for an entry- to mid-level Planner. This individual will work within the Transportation Planning and Operations Group to assist in conducting corridor planning studies, feasibility studies, regulatory research and policy development, grant applications, active transportation planning, safety studies, land use and environmental investigations, and other transportation planning efforts. The successful candidate will have a strong interest and background in planning, excellent technical writing abilities, and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in interactions with colleagues, clients, government agencies, and the public. Key traits include self-motivation, team orientation, technical proficiency, and ability to learn new skills.
About RPA
RPA is an award-winning 100% employee-owned full-service civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm based in Montana. Founded in 1978, we take pride in our personalized service and sterling reputation for designing practical and sustainable solutions for public and private clients.
We are committed to an open leadership and management style built on mutual trust, empowering our employee-owners to help shape the future of RPA. Our leadership and company culture has ensured that RPA maintains consistent growth and one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. Some of our core values are listening, respect, integrity, empowerment, teamwork, and social responsibility. RPA offers a flexible, friendly work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
Company Culture and Benefits
Our employee-owners are the backbone of RPA and what makes this company special. That is why we invest in their professional development, their communities, and their future. It’s why we celebrate their accomplishments at work and their life milestones. And it’s why we do our best to encourage and ensure they can spend time pursuing their passions and making memories with their family and friends.
We also help you build a nest egg for your future and life after RPA through an extremely generous employer-paid retirement plan. RPA’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), is a retirement plan that gives all employees ownership in the company. As an ESOP, employees are literally invested in the company’s success and as the company grows and succeeds, so do our employee-owners. From day one, RPA employee-owners start building their stake in the company.
Along with a competitive salary, as an RPA employee you can expect a generous bonus program, excellent leave policies, paid time over 40 hours, and excellent opportunities for growth in the company.
Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.
What to expect in this Position
Depending on your experience, this position will involve either supporting or leading a variety of planning projects across the northwest. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team on exciting and complex projects for MDT, FHWA, and local municipalities. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in our highly respected and successful Transportation Planning and Operations Group.
In this role, you will be part of a team evaluating existing transportation, land use, and environmental conditions considering the benefits and impacts of potential improvement options, policy decisions, and study recommendations. Tasks may include research, data collection, public and client meeting participation and facilitation, various planning-level analyses, mapping and graphics development, and technical writing. You may also work within the group to support marketing and business development strategies, including pursuit of new planning opportunities, markets, and clients.
Qualifications
Individual qualities that the company looks for are self-motivation, intelligence, common sense, industriousness, and the ability to communicate and work well with others. We will consider applicants of all experience levels but are most focused on qualified individuals who exhibit strong technical knowledge in planning or related fields. The following are desired qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, engineering, landscape architecture, or related field.
- Zero (0) to ten (10) years of experience in planning or related professional field.
- Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or other planning certification desired for mid-level position.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more planning disciplines, such as transportation planning, environmental planning, land use planning, urban design, or economic development.
- Expertise using programs such as Microsoft Word/Excel, ArcGIS, and Adobe Suite desirable.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines, make independent decisions, and work cooperatively with multi-discipline teams.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture and alignment with our Core Values.
Our Locations
Recruiting and retaining people who complement our company culture is a top priority at RPA. We provide services from three well-established and connected offices at key locations across Montana. With hiking, skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, arts, theatre, and more right out our back door, each office offers easy access to the things that make Big Sky Country so unique.
- Helena, MT: Home to RPA’s corporate headquarters and the Montana State Capitol, Helena boasts award-winning trails systems, a lively downtown community, and has been named one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.
- Kalispell, MT: The heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is a quickly growing community nestled between three mountain ranges and two ski hills, with Glacier National Park for a backyard.
- Bozeman, MT: Named one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S., Bozeman has great food, culture, and access to the outdoors, plus it’s a stone’s throw away from Yellowstone National Park.
- Remote and Satellite Opportunities: RPA strives to offer flexibility including hybrid work schedules when possible. Remote or satellite opportunities will be considered depending on the candidate.
Whether you want time to explore the backcountry with your family or friends, or savor your solitude, we offer the flexibility to pursue both your profession and your passions—making a career at RPA a great fit for many different lifestyles!
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume along with application to: careers@rpa-hln.com