Senior Transportation Planner

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Senior Transportation Planner

Primary Responsibility: 1. Pursue, Market and Win Freight Plans, Rail Plans, and other freight-related planning projects. Markets include, but not limited to State DOTs, MPO, Port Authorities. 2. Lead and develop freight and rail plans and studies.

Primary Area of Responsibility: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Secondary Areas: Maryland, DE, New England; Support work in remainder of U.S. and Canada

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Transportation Planner we'll count on you to:

BE:

• Professional
• Knowledgeable about transportation planning
• Knowledgeable of freight modal characteristics
• Self-motivated / self-starter
• A team player (Communicate, Coordinate, Cooperate, and Collaborate with other transportation professionals in multiple offices and with sub consultants)
• Mentor, guide, and lead junior planners
• Willing to learn
• Dependable / Reliable
• Willing to accept responsibility
• High energy level

KNOW:

• The Freight related portions of the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA)
• State and MPO Transportation planning requirements
• USDOT/FHWA Freight planning guidance
• Transportation planning principles
• Possess Analytical skills
• Possess Organization skills
• Excellent written and oral Communications skills
• Geography and Mapping
• Time management
• How to multi-task
• How to delegate tasks, coach subordinates, and manage projects
• Client expectations and preferences

DO:

• Plan, develop and monitor certain aspects of large multidiscipline / multimodal transportation planning projects
• Meet and dialogue with clients
• Understand the competitive landscape with regard to other firms' strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating and proposing potential teaming partners.
• Lead project pursuits
• Lead preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports
• Exercise sound business decision-making and judgment
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in public and stakeholder meetings, public sector and working with consultants outside the firm in teaming arrangements
• Research freight topics to include, but not limited to transportation technology, supply chains, transportation impacts to the environment, safety, funding and financing, livability and equity, resiliency and sustainability, freight trends, truck parking, economic development, etc.
• Mentor and assist junior staff, coordinate with staff, and be flexible, versatile, and adaptable in work assignments.

• Create technical reports, documents, presentations, and other materials for stakeholders and clients to highlight key aspects of transportation planning, i.e. needs and issues, SWOT, analysis results, existing conditions and performance, trends and forecasts, recommendations and solutions, etc.
• Know and understand client needs, prioritize work, deliver on time
• Perform other duties as needed

EXPECT:

• To be treated with respect
• To be mentored
• To learn, grow, and develop
• To have latitude to seek work to fulfill your aspirations
• To be supported with resources

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field;

* 10 plus years of relevant multimodal freight transportation planning experience

* Experience as a project manager

* Possess excellent analytical and communication skills

* Understanding of transportation planning principles

* Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel

* Solid business development skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to clients; and demonstrated presentation skills

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners
• Master's Degree
• P.E. (Certified Professional Engineer)
• Local candidates are preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,256 - $173,000 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)