Transportation Planner
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Texas Planning and Advisory Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
If you are seeking growth opportunities and new career challenges, WSP has an immediate opening for a Transportation Planner for our Austin, TX office.
The position could also be filled in any of the other WSP offices in Texas including Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio.
Your Impact
- Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, operations, and transportation data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical, urban, population, economic, and political sensitivities.
- Assist with the preparation of general plans, specific / master plans, zoning codes, permitting policies and / or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on transportation and multimodal accommodation.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, demographics, patterns and trends, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Perform professional transportation planning work and assist with conducting investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and / or to plan for future needs affecting equitable development, construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, and multimodal access.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Assist with preparing any applications and representing clients in the approval process with local jurisdictions.
- Assist with preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public involvement and consensus-building meetings in support of client project work, answering public questions on behalf of the client, and assisting with long-range planning efforts on small- to medium-sized projects.
- Prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials summarizing research with findings and conclusions.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level challenges and development activities to minimize impacts to the community, population, local economy, and environment.
- Assist with reading, interpreting, composing, and reviewing Planning Reports, Categorical Exclusions, EA’s, EIRs, and other technical documents.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in the transportation planning field, actively engaging in general plans, specific / master plans, zoning code updates, public involvement, and regulatory compliance for a variety of client projects relating to equitable transportation development and construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding.
- Highly familiarity with the transportation project development cycle; including from planning to implementation.
- Experience reviewing surface transportation projects and program cost estimates and assessing project readiness for inclusion in the strategic local / regional Transportation Plan.
- Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local / regional geography, transportation networks, systems, and modalities.
- Knowledge of relevant approval processes, zoning laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional / State / Federal regulatory framework.
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Experience with discipline-specific software (, CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
- Moderate proficiency with technical business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Essential Professional Licensure / Certification.
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Transportation Planner
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Texas Planning and Advisory Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
If you are seeking growth opportunities and new career challenges, WSP has an immediate opening for a Transportation Planner for our Austin, TX office.
The position could also be filled in any of the other WSP offices in Texas including Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio.
Your Impact
- Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, operations, and transportation data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical, urban, population, economic, and political sensitivities.
- Assist with the preparation of general plans, specific / master plans, zoning codes, permitting policies and / or development standards for assigned projects, with a particular emphasis on transportation and multimodal accommodation.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, demographics, patterns and trends, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Perform professional transportation planning work and assist with conducting investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and / or to plan for future needs affecting equitable development, construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, and multimodal access.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Assist with preparing any applications and representing clients in the approval process with local jurisdictions.
- Assist with preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public involvement and consensus-building meetings in support of client project work, answering public questions on behalf of the client, and assisting with long-range planning efforts on small- to medium-sized projects.
- Prepare drafts of technical memos, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials summarizing research with findings and conclusions.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level challenges and development activities to minimize impacts to the community, population, local economy, and environment.
- Assist with reading, interpreting, composing, and reviewing Planning Reports, Categorical Exclusions, EA’s, EIRs, and other technical documents.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in the transportation planning field, actively engaging in general plans, specific / master plans, zoning code updates, public involvement, and regulatory compliance for a variety of client projects relating to equitable transportation development and construction, transportation demand management, mobility planning, multimodal access, surface transportation, and funding.
- Highly familiarity with the transportation project development cycle; including from planning to implementation.
- Experience reviewing surface transportation projects and program cost estimates and assessing project readiness for inclusion in the strategic local / regional Transportation Plan.
- Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local / regional geography, transportation networks, systems, and modalities.
- Knowledge of relevant approval processes, zoning laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional / State / Federal regulatory framework.
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Experience with discipline-specific software (, CAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
- Moderate proficiency with technical business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Essential Professional Licensure / Certification.
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Duties and Tasks) :
- Collaborate with business accounts & internal stakeholders to create a seasonal / yearly forecast for both sales and receipts for customer accounts.
- Collaborate and communicate with sales leaders, customers, and internal and external suppliers to manage customer expectations and to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Lead monthly business meetings to review performance vs. forecast, point of sale trends and provide recommended actions.
- Analyze and track weekly sell thru and inventory / in-transit-inventory data to understand trends and opportunities, partnering with the business development manager and / or product line managers to present opportunities to drive actual and potential sales.
- Analyze historical performance and market trends to provide recommendations to accounts for proper changes in sales volumes and / or sales pricing.
- Partner with Demand Planning to incorporate account forecasts into a regional demand program.
- Collaborate with business development manager and / or sales leaders on creation and communication of sales administration documentation, and to perform all related clerical activities.
- Use of SAP or Oracle systems to generate sales orders and purchasing requirements (and / or purchasing orders).
- Use of Salesforce platform to keep sales process information updated and to generate quotations.
- Coordinate new item registration process across all systems to ensure data integrity and accurate records, and processing customer orders in and initiating orders for stock.
- Aligning all systems when order changes occur.
- Coordinating with internal and external customers to resolve order discrepancies.
Required Education and Experience :
- MS Office, SAP and CRM experience
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Customer Service role (not Call Center or Retail)
- Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintenance Planner
Career Area : Engineering
Engineering
Job Description :
The Cat Oil & Gas and Marine Division currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Maintenance Planner - Power Systems Segment located in Houston, Texas.
As a Fleet Maintenance Planner - Oil & Gas Division at Caterpillar, you will develop a comprehensive maintenance and repair plan meeting specific contractual commitments related to equipment maintenance, sustainability, and financial performance.
The position develops and implements fleet wide maintenance schedules to include preventative maintenance for cutting edge Oil & Gas technologies.
The position also has report out responsibilities to both the key account and internal stakeholders on contract performance and key performance indicators.
The incumbent will support the Reliability Engineer and Fleet Manager in achieving alignment of various parties at Caterpillar, dealers, and key end-user personnel.
The incumbent must be willing dive into equipment management, related to engines, gensets, and other new Oil & Gas technologies equipment.
Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :
- Develop Fleet Wide Scheduled Planned Maintenance Program
- Coordinate with Key Account Schedules for Maintenance and Overhaul Programs / Activities on an as needed basis
- Develop and Generating Standard Overhaul Parts Consist
- Develop and Generate Time Requirement Guide (TRG) for Planned / Overhaul Program
- Coordinate Parts Requirements with E&T Purchasing, LPSD, and Cat Dealers
- Prepare standard written reports of recommendations for customers and their Caterpillar dealers on a monthly basis
- Build collaborative relationships & acts as a consultant with equipment management personnel
- Provide feedback to the analytics development team where improvements / enhancements are needed
- Provide feedback from dealers & customers to development and implementation team for product enhancements
Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering from an Accredited university or equivalent experience
- Strong customer service / contact experience, communication, multi-tasking, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office tools.
Travel : Less than 25%
Top Candidates Will Also Have :
- 2+ years of experience with rotating equipment.
- 2+ years of experience in product support and / or engineering in Well Service or Gas Compression.
- Ability to work in team environment and work with diverse groups of customers and business partners.
- Initiative and ability to resolve issues either individually or through appropriate team guidance.
What You Will Get
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits :
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Identity Theft Protection)
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.
caterpillar.com / careers. #LI
EEO / AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .
Office Coordinator/Event Planner
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance technology, securities, private equity, and venture capital.
Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.
We are seeking an outgoing and polished office coordinator / receptionist to join our close-knit Houston team. In this role, you will cover a diverse array of responsibilities supporting our facilities, people, and one-of-a-kind culture.
You will take on the following responsibilities :
- Crafting a warm reception environment, which provides an outstanding first impression for interviews and interviewees, as well as a positive atmosphere daily for our employees and guests
- Contributing to an engaging workplace environment by planning and managing company events such as Holiday / Summer parties, game nights, monthly lunch, happy hours, etc.
as well as interacting with people throughout the day
- Coordinating meetings, talks, presentations, training and learning events, including setup and cleanup
- Assisting our office manager in various building and office management duties (interacting with vendors, stocking supplies, sending packages, etc.
- Research and visit local restaurants and event venues nearby, as well as stay on top of local current events and happenings
- Receiving deliveries and packages
You should possess the following qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and superb follow-through. Ability to accommodate a strict 8am start time
- Proficiency with MS Office suite and Google Gsuite tools
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a friendly, but fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Maintenance Planner
Essential Functions :
Howmet’s Houston Extrusion Plant focuses on converting specialty metals into value added extrusions for the aerospace and defense industries.
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating maintenance personnel and resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks and providing subject-matter expertise for various systems and machines related to repair, modification, and operational proficiency.
Role and Responsibilities :
- Converts work order requests into actionable work orders
- Assigns work orders to technicians with input from Maintenance Manager
- Generates unplanned work orders to address equipment issues as they arise
- Maintains and files completed work orders and validates completion with manager
- Replenishes inventory by generating requisitions, requesting receipt upon delivery, and reconciling invoicing for completion
- Receives and logs inventory into Asset Essentials
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of parts cage, consumable bins, and chemical storage areas
- Coordinates shipment and receipt of components for rebuild / overhaul
- Generates inventory reports and PM% completion reports
- Schedules and coordinates on-site contractors for tasks requiring outside maintenance support
- Receive contractors as they arrive on-site and present defined site safety requirements
- Enter requisitions, requests receipts and reconcile invoicing for completion for all outside services
- Ensure work is in compliance with of all site safety policies including lockout / tagout
- Trains other personnel as necessary
- Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned