HDR
Government
SeniorTransportationPlanner
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“Senior Transportation Planner at HDR. Skills: Transportation planning, Corridor studies, Master plans, Multimodal networks. Lead technical direction for corridor studies. Lead technical direction for Master Plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape systems that move people; Shape systems that move goods; Support economic vitality; Support public safety; Support sustainable communities; Support resilient communities; Support quality of life; Solve complex mobility challenges; Define future of mobility; Lead progress; Drive meaningful impact; Leave a legacy of smarter networks; Leave a legacy of connected networks
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated extensive public participation, Demonstrated agency coordination, Demonstrated planning experience, Demonstrated programming experience, Plan transportation projects, Direct transportation projects, Monitor transportation projects, Prepare compliance documents, Plan compliance documents, Analyze compliance documents, Establish client relations, Involved with marketing, Involved with contractual meetings, Involved with design meetings, Involved with production meetings, Direct work of others, Coordinate staffing, Coordinate workload, Complete documents on schedule, Perform other duties as needed
Nice to Have
Master's degree in urban planning, Master's degree in geography, ArcGIS Advanced, InDesign Advanced, Illustrator Advanced
What You'll Do.
Lead technical direction for corridor studies
Lead technical direction for Master Plans
Lead technical direction for multimodal networks
Lead technical direction for policy frameworks
Lead technical direction for implementation plans
Develop sophisticated methodologies
Develop evaluation frameworks
Oversee complex spatial analysis
Guide GIS specialists
Lead multimodal alternatives development
Synthesize technical trade-offs
Provide high-level expertise in Complete Streets
Provide high-level expertise in Vision Zero
Provide high-level expertise in multimodal operations
Provide high-level expertise in land use–transportation integration
Support environmental compliance
Support regulatory documentation
Lead agency coordination
Lead public participation processes
Produce clear recommendations
Produce strategic recommendations
Serve as internal reviewer
Serve as coach for technical deliverables
Advise clients on policy
Advise clients on design direction
Advise clients on implementation strategies
Manage medium projects
Manage large projects
Develop risk management strategies
Lead internal coordination
Ensure technical quality across tasks
Serve as primary technical lead
Support Senior PMs on large-scale projects
Support Senior PMs on signature projects
Contribute technical content to proposals
Contribute methodologies to proposals
Support pursuit strategy
Identify best-practice approaches
Identify innovative tools
Participate in interviews
Maintain relationships with technical partners
Maintain relationships with academic institutions
Maintain relationships with specialized organizations
Identify opportunities to advance thought leadership
Contribute to development of internal processes
Contribute to refinement of internal processes
Contribute to development of internal tools
Contribute to refinement of internal tools
Contribute to development of methodologies
Contribute to refinement of methodologies
Contribute to development of QA/QC standards
Contribute to refinement of QA/QC standards
Advise BCL on staffing needs
Advise BCL on skill-building needs
Advise BCL on internal training priorities
Model internal leadership
Support supervisors in balancing workload
Support PMs in balancing workload
Monitor team capacity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Employee-owners; Multidisciplinary teams; Cross-functional teams; Agency coordination; Public participation
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Client presentations; Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Scopes, Budgets, Schedules, Risk management
Full Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Team & Culture Engage with cur
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