Transportation Planner

Job summary

The Transportation Planner will support transportation master plans, environmental assessments, and the development of multimodal transportation options. Responsibilities also include conducting travel demand modeling, traffic simulation analysis, and preparing technical reports for clients and stakeholders.

Job details

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? 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. 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. In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include: Supporting transportation master plans, secondary plans, and environmental assessments Macroscopic travel demand modelling and analysis of model outputs Supporting the development of multimodal transportation options Transit planning studies, business cases development Transportation best practice and emerging trends research and report development Data processing, analytics, and visualization Preparing materials for and attending client, public and stakeholder meetings Technical report writing GIS / mapping Traffic and microsimulation analysis (Synchro/Vissim/Aimsun) Field Surveys / Observations Job Skills A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environment, with a strong interest in transportation and developing transportation solutions. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Working knowledge with EMME, VISUM, Synchro, Vissim, or similar demand modelling and traffic simulation platforms, is an asset. Working knowledge in ArcGIS is an asset. Programming skills in languages such as Python and R, is an asset Progressive and innovative approach to problem-solving is an asset. Knowledge of travel demand modeling, geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, transit service planning, active transportation, and an understanding of the current transportation planning context is an asset. Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO or BC Geometrics Design Manual are assets. Preferred Qualifications One to two years of experience in transportation planning and engineering including master and secondary plans, highway and transit infrastructure projects, environmental assessments, traffic operations studies, macro/meso/microsimulation modelling, transportation business cases, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plans. Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the BC, ON, or AB is an asset. Experience working on projects with public agencies in British Columbia, Ontario, or Alberta (such as Translink, BC MoTT, MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, City of Toronto, or City of Calgary) preferred. Masters degree is an asset. Eligible for future engineering licensure in Canada. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 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.

What you’ll do

The Transportation Planner will support transportation master plans, environmental assessments, and the development of multimodal transportation options. Responsibilities also include conducting travel demand modeling, traffic simulation analysis, and preparing technical reports for clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess one to two years of experience in transportation planning or engineering. Proficiency in transportation modeling software and strong communication skills are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Inclusive environment
• Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Mapping · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transportation planning
• Travel demand modelling
• Environmental assessments
• GIS
• Mapping
• Traffic simulation
• Synchro
• Vissim
• Aimsun
• Technical report writing
• Data analytics
• Multimodal transportation
• Python
• R
• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Roadway Design
• Self-Starter
• Travel Demand Modeling
• Stakeholder Communications
• Traffic Simulation
• GIS Mapping
• PTV Visum (Traffic Analysis Software)
• Report Development
• Resilience
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Aviation
• ArcGIS (GIS Software)
• Management
• Communication
• Data Processing
• Construction Management
• Demand Modeling
• Disabilities
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Executive Sponsor
• Field Surveys
• R (Programming Language)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project Assessments
• Service Planning
• Strategic Communication
• Synchro (Traffic Simulation Software)

Job areas

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Data & Analytics
• Transportation Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Transportation Planners
• Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

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