Transportation Planner

Overview

At Mott Mac Donald we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management and development services, supporting multi‑sector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world we deliver exceptional outcomes through a network of 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation lie at the heart of all our North American sectors – Buildings, Energy, Transportation and Water.

• Analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing traditional data and big data
• Leveraging digital tools, innovation and GIS technologies
• Supporting and leading traffic impact analysis, micro‑simulation modeling and travel demand modeling work
• Preparing reports, presentations, outreach collateral materials and other deliverables
• Leading and supporting stakeholder engagement and public outreach
• Leading and supporting project and client meetings
• Managing scope, schedule, budget and resourcing for tasks and projects
• Collaborating with engineers, urban designers and data scientists
• Driving sustainable outcomes
• Building connections through our Early Career Professionals Network

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of the projects or tasks assigned; possess a "can do" attitude and willingness to step out of your comfort zone
• Strong curiosity and desire to develop new skills
• Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous employment, volunteering or organization memberships
• Creative thinking skills with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication and presentation skills, able to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution‑oriented mindset focused on continuous growth and delivering value
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

This position will be located in Los Angeles, CA or Orange, CA. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in one of these locations, per our hybrid working policy.

We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company‑paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $118,000–$142,000, depending on location, education, experience and unique skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status. Equal opportunity is the law. We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Our hybrid working policy embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust. We offer a hybrid model that meets client, team and personal commitments.