Transportation Planning Specialist

Transportation Planning Specialist

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TPD is a top civil engineering firm ranked #9 Best Civil Engineering Firm nationally and a member of ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We are hiring a dynamic engineer at all levels. Our ideal candidate is an entry-level candidate with up to 3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects.

We offer a creative, flexible, supportive, and fun environment.

• Preparation of trip generation estimates, roadway volume development, parking estimates, and analyses for projects within the team.
• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to plan projects.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting demographic and other regional transportation planning data.
• Use of computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and planning documents.
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of planning documents, including transportation impact studies, and traffic operational analyses for projects.
• Assisting in the collection of field data.
• Serving as onsite project representative.
• Use of planning software and equipment to prepare engineering, design, and planning documents.
• Responsible for job‑specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual or handbook.
• Responsible for other general office duties as may be assigned.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop conceptual layouts for transportation improvements, including roadway access, pedestrian and multimodal facilities.
• Prepare high‑level design sketches, diagrams, and visualizations to support proposals, stakeholder presentations, and client deliverables.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification Preferred
• Experience utilizing any or all of the following:
  Synchro, Sim Traffic, Excel, AutoCAD/Micro Station (preferred but not required)
• Aptitude for detail‑oriented work assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience with preparing traffic and parking studies in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut (preferred but not required)

Pay Range: $76,000 – $82,000

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together®