Transportation Planner

What You’ll Do:

• Research data sources, gather data, and conduct analysis of data for use in projects.
• Identify planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.
• Investigate, evaluate, and provide recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet project needs.
• Lead aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
• Participate in client meetings and interactions.
• Lead preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.
• Conduct or direct research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulate recommendations.
• Participate in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation projects.
• Write major sections of and lead production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Participate in public process and stakeholder facilitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field with 4 years related professional experience, or Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in professional demand modeling or traffic simulation software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, AIMSUN); familiarity with pedestrian simulation tools is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and VBA; working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and/or R for data analysis and modeling is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in transit planning and analysis, and/or the design and evaluation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Ability to synthesize data and draft clear, well-structured reports, including compiling and integrating contributions from multiple sources to support findings and recommendations.
• Experience contributing to and delivering presentations, effectively communicating technical analyses and insights to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP).

Salary range for New York: $74,417.85 – $ (good‑faith estimate; actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and location).

HNTB is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with a disability.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.