Transportation Planner 2

HDR•San Diego, CA

About The Position

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years experience with transportation planning
MS Office, CAD, ArcInfo/ArcView
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Civil Engineering, or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills
Understanding of multimodal planning and land use principles
Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, City/Urban Planning or related discipline preferred
Proficiency in MS Office, ArcGIS Pro
Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Knowledge of political, socioeconomic, land use, and environmental issues that influence transportation

Responsibilities

Provide support for transportation planning services for transit agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, cities, and counties
Lead project tasks and small/medium projects including complete streets, transit plans, corridor studies, multimodal studies, first and last mile analyses, bike and pedestrian plans, transportation demand management (TDM) plans, and other transportation planning effort
Serve as Deputy Project Manager for larger projects
Collect, analyze, and manage project-related data developed through research, interviews, map reviews, land use surveys, and socioeconomic analysis
Develop GIS and graphic maps conveying complex data through a visual lens
Develop high quality project presentations/graphics and communicate complex transportation planning concepts in a simple and relatable manner
Lead the preparation and internal quality control process of technical reports and memorandums
Support business development efforts and client relationships (with the support of senior staff)
Support public information efforts, meetings, and hearings
Delegate work and guide less experienced staff
Perform other duties as needed