Transportation Analyst​/Transportation Modeler - Monterey Park, CA

Job Overview

Transportation Analyst / Modeler – Orange, CA 92686, Full Time, Planning. 4‑Year Degree, 6+ years experience, salary $90,000–$110,000.

• Analyze large transportation datasets (traffic counts, travel times, transit ridership, safety data, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, report‑ready graphs, charts, and tool development.
• Experience or desire to learn Python and other data analysis coding software.
• Develop and maintain traffic models (e.g., microsimulation, travel demand models)
• Experience with TransCAD and Synchro is required.
• Experience with additional modeling software (Vistro, PTV Vissim) is well received.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes.
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and system performance.
• Use GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) to analyze and visualize transportation networks.
• Create maps, dashboards, and spatial datasets for planning and reporting.
• Conduct spatial analysis such as accessibility, equity, corridor analysis.
• Perform benefit‑cost analyses (BCA) for transportation projects.
• Quantify benefits such as travel time savings, safety improvements, emissions reduction, and economic impacts.
• Support development of performance metrics aligned with federal/state funding requirements.
• Assist in preparing grant applications (e.g., U.S. DOT programs such as RAISE/INFRA).
• Develop data‑driven narratives, maps, and exhibits for proposals.
• Compile supporting documentation, including BCA and project justifications.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
• 6+ years of work experience in data analysis, GIS, and transportation modeling (TransCAD & Synchro).
• 6+ years of AEC industry experience based on Civil Engineering and/or Transportation planning projects.
• Experience and residence in Southern California are highly preferred.
• Diversified experience with transportation projects, especially roadway improvements including complete streets and multi‑modal corridors.
• Experience with transportation datasets, travel demand or traffic models, and geospatial tools; ability to translate technical analysis into actionable insights for planners, engineers, and stakeholders.

• Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability, including paid maternity leave;
  Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.