Transportation Planner - Monterey Park, CA

Lochner • Orange, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a mid-level Transportation Planner / Modeler to support data-driven planning, modeling, and investment decision-making for multimodal transportation systems. This role combines traffic modeling, and benefit-cost evaluation, along with support for grant writing and funding applications. Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental). As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience transportation modeling (TransCAD and Synchro).
• Familiar with a range of transportation planning tools and software, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• 5+ years of AEC industry experience based on Civil Engineering and/or Transportation Planning projects.
• Experience and residence in Southern California is highly preferred.
• Diversified experience with transportation projects involving roadway improvements (including complete streets, multi-modal corridors).
• Experience working with transportation datasets, travel demand or traffic models, and geospatial tools, and can translate technical analysis into actionable insights for planners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TransCAD and Synchro is required
• Experience with additional modeling software, such as Vistro and PTV Vissim, will also be well received

Responsibilities

• Utilize Transportation Modeling Software
• Develop and maintain traffic models (e.g., microsimulation, travel demand models)
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and system performance
• Perform Transportation Planning Tasks
• Conduct traffic analysis for development projects, transportation expansion projects, specific and general plan projects, as well as environmental (CEQA)-related transportation analysis
• Analyze Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for transportation projects
• Involvement in transportation impact analyses and feasibility studies
• Conduct GIS analysis and mapping, field work, benefit-cost analysis, grant writing, and community engagement
• Preparation of Reports & Communication
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level