Senior Transportation Planner

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. In the role of Senior Transportation Planner, we’ll count on you to: Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multi-discipline transportation planning, urban design, and environmental compliance projects Effectively collaborate across all professions and client types Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings Direct work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience Participate in design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Design, or a related field A minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning and urban design within a variety of scales from regional to block scale Strong background in non-motorized facility planning, complete streets and site design Ability to quickly iterate viable design options using visual tools such as Remix and/or Rhino Ability to consistently deliver and oversee conceptual through final design of linear and site scale projects Possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field A minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning Possess excellent analytical and communication skills Understanding of transit 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 of our employee‑owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr