Junior Port Planner

Location: Brooklyn, NY, US

Requisition ID: 101995

Job Category: Campus

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Port Planner. Reporting to the Infrastructure group, you will support offices globally working from our Long Beach, CA office location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications

Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills

Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation or transportation planning; urban, regional, or city planning; or a degree in civil, marine, or mechanical engineering

Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will

Apply planning principles to provide efficient, effective, economical, and timely solutions to port planning challenges in multivariable and multidiscipline project environments

Conduct road, rail, and marine operations and infrastructure planning efforts in accordance with transportation planning standards, quality objectives, and client needs

Collect, review, and analyze a variety of planning and operational data to meet project objectives.

Prepare reports, technical memos, presentations, schedules, maps, figures, diagrams, and models

Prepare and contribute to proposals, proposal interview materials, and other business development materials and collateral

Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams

You bring to the role

Experience in executing general land use planning or transportation planning and layout assignments; conducting planning studies and/or terminal capacity assessments, debottlenecking, and optimization studies

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of professionals across multiple concurrent engagements

Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint, with basic ArcGIS familiarity

Familiarity with the following a plus

The maritime industry, common cargoes (e.g., containers, Ro/Ro, bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo), and a variety of marine facilities (e.g., container terminals, cruise terminals, bulk material handling facilities, offshore wind support facilities, etc.)

The US freight transportation and logistics networks, including, specifically, the interconnection between North American ports and marine terminals and steamship lines, Class I railroads, and trucking companies

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes)

Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges

Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors

To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto

Perform assignments related to your sector

Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects

Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications

Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects

Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer

Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people

An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry

The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts

Challenging career with countless opportunities

Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best

Expected growth at Hatch

You will be able to learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business

You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, e