Transportation Planner

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Transportation Planner, we’ll count on you to:

• Provide community and transportation planning services for cities and counties, metropolitan planning organizations, state transportation agencies, and transit agencies
• Collect and analyze project‑related data which may include research, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, land use surveys, and socioeconomic analysis.
• Conduct technical analysis involving data analytics, GIS, etc. and represent findings in narrative, map graphic, and tabular form
• Prepare required documents such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies and other technical reports
• Develop planning graphic presentation material conveying complex data through a visual lens. Conduct constraints mapping and maps/documents required by the project to inform and educate clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Support community engagement and public information efforts, meetings, and public hearings, including participation in public meetings or workshops to explain planning proposals, gather feedback from those affected by projects, or help build consensus on planning and design proposals
• Prepare technical memorandums, reports, and other project deliverables
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
• 3 or more years of planning experience with a consulting firm or public agency
• Experience with industry standard communication software, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and other similar software
• Local candidates preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and…