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Planner

  • Transportation Planning & Operations Group
  • All Office Locations (remote and satellite opportunities considered)
  • $60,000 - $90,000 (base salary)
  • Regular Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW

Join ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES (RPA) as a Planner and be part of a dynamic team within our Transportation Planning and Operations Group. In this role, you will contribute to corridor planning studies, feasibility assessments, regulatory research, policy development, grant applications, active transportation planning, safety analyses, and land use and environmental investigations. We’re looking for a motivated individual with a strong foundation in planning, excellent technical writing skills, and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, clients, government agencies, and the public.

Company Culture and Benefits

At RPA, our employee-owners are the cornerstone of our success. That is why we invest in you, your professional development, your community, and your future, celebrating both your work achievements and personal milestones. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
  • 100% Employee Owned: Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
  • Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
  • Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
  • Professional Growth: We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.

Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page. 

What to expect in this Position

In this role, you’ll either support or lead diverse planning initiatives across the northwest, collaborating on impactful projects for the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and local municipalities. You will be an integral part of a respected team, helping to evaluate transportation, land use, and environmental conditions while analyzing the potential benefits and impacts of various options.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Conducting research and data collection.
  • Participating in and facilitating public and client meetings.
  • Performing planning-level analyses.
  • Creating maps and graphics.
  • Developing technical reports and documents.
  • Supporting marketing and business development efforts to identify new opportunities (depending on experience).

Qualifications

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with strong planning knowledge and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, engineering, landscape architecture, or related field.
  • Certification: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), or other planning certification desirable.  
  • Experience: 0-10 years of experience in transportation planning (preferred), environmental, urban design, or related professional field.
  • Skills: Expertise using programs such as Microsoft Word/Excel, ArcGIS, and Adobe Suite desirable.  
  • Attributes: Excellent written and spoken communication skills, collaborative, desire to learn.
  • Commitment: A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture and alignment with RPA’s core values.

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. 

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: Our corporate headquarters with access to award-winning trails and a lively downtown community.
  • Kalispell: Nestled between mountain ranges and ski hills, with Glacier National Park nearby.
  • Bozeman: Renowned for its quality of life, cultural offerings, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park.

Whether you seek adventure in the backcountry or prefer the serenity of nature, RPA offers the flexibility to balance your career and personal passions.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your information to careers@rpa-hln.com and become a part of RPA’s innovative and supportive work environment.