Transportation Planner

Egis Group • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

Egis is seeking a mid-level Transportation Planner / Modeler in Orange, California, to support data-driven planning, modeling, and investment decisions for multimodal transportation systems. The position combines traffic modeling, benefit-cost evaluation, report writing, data analysis, graphics, grant writing and funding applications, and community engagement.

The planner will develop and maintain traffic models, conduct scenario analyses, forecast traffic volumes and system performance, and analyze transportation projects and policies. Work includes traffic analyses for development, transportation expansion, specific and general plan, and CEQA-related projects; Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis; transportation impact analyses and feasibility studies; GIS analysis and mapping; field work; benefit-cost analysis; grant writing; and community engagement. The role also prepares technical reports, memos, and presentations and communicates findings to technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in transportation modeling, including TransCAD and Synchro.
• At least 5 years of AEC industry experience on civil engineering and/or transportation planning projects.
• Familiarity with transportation planning tools and software, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with transportation datasets, travel demand or traffic models, and geospatial tools.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable insights for planners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with additional modeling software such as Vistro and PTV Vissim.
• Experience and residence in Southern California.
• Diversified experience with transportation projects involving roadway improvements, including complete streets and multimodal corridors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain traffic models, including microsimulation and travel demand models.
• Perform scenario analyses to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes.
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and transportation system performance.
• Conduct traffic analysis for development projects, transportation expansion projects, specific and general plan projects, and CEQA-related transportation analysis.
• Analyze Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for transportation projects.
• Contribute to transportation impact analyses and feasibility studies.
• Conduct GIS analysis and mapping, field work, benefit-cost analysis, grant writing, and community engagement.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Paid family leave.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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