Senior Project Planner Transportation

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America—Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water—we empower our people to excel, learn, and grow in a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours.

Are you ready to help redefine mobility in dynamic urban environments? We are hiring a Senior Transportation Planner in our San Francisco, CA office. With 10+ years of experience, you will lead transformative projects that set the standard for sustainable and inclusive transportation systems.

• Lead multimodal planning initiatives, including transit, active transportation, complete streets, station access, and corridor studies.
• Manage development of transportation projects with a focus on rail‑based public transport and multi‑modal systems.
• Apply advanced transportation analysis, including pedestrian and traffic modeling, for clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, Canada.
• Utilize industry‑leading software (Synchro, HCS, ArcGIS, VISSIM) for traffic studies and capacity analysis.
• Prepare traffic operations, transit corridor analyses, traffic impact studies, and comprehensive transportation plans.
• Conduct traffic management planning, including forecasting and analyzing diversion strategies, and summarize project benefits and costs.
• Oversee multimodal planning initiatives, ensuring integration of equity, safety, and sustainability principles and assessing impacts on disadvantaged communities.
• Communicate analysis results effectively through presentations and clear, organized written documentation.
• Interpret travel‑demands modeling and forecasting outcomes to assist in projecting future traffic volumes.
• Compose technical reports and documents for clients and internal use; prepare presentations for diverse client and public audiences.
• Provide quality assurance for traffic analyses, including review of traffic data, forecasts, simulations, and operational assessments.
• Collaborate within team environments, work with regional traffic engineering teams, and participate in mentoring activities.
• Engage with clients during project meetings, fostering strong relationships and serving as the primary client contact.
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets, promptly reporting any concerns to project management.
• Represent Mott Mac Donald at conferences and within professional organizations.
• Mentor junior staff, promote a collaborative team environment, and contribute to proposal preparation and business development efforts.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in transportation planning and professional practice.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high‑quality work.
• Background in conducting traffic engineering/transportation planning studies and analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to public agencies and community groups.
• Proficiency with GIS and transportation analysis tools (Synchro, VISSIM, pedestrian modeling, travel‑demands forecasting).
• Ability to research and communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Professional communication skills across all staff levels.
• Independent, analytical thinker committed to high‑quality work and follow‑through.
• Familiarity with California planning frameworks, CEQA/SB 743, multimodal level‑of‑service, Complete Streets, and equity/environmental justice considerations.

Join a bright and enthusiastic team that strives to make a difference. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined, we still want to hear from you! Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in…