Transit Planner

Description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Transit Planner, we'll count on you to:

Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience
Collect, assimilate and manage project-related data
Create technical reports, presentations, and other materials to document planning study findings (such as corridor studies)
Assist in preparation and participation of public information meetings and hearings
Plan and monitor aspects of large multidiscipline transportation planning and transit projects
Establish client relations and be involved with production meetings
Assist in directing the work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports
Participate in planning work sessions in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
Mentor and coordinate staff and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Lead and direct on a variety of transportation planning projects including complete streets, transit planning, long range planning, community planning, or concept development.
Participate in corridor studies associated with FTA CIG projects
Participate in grant writing and review
Create technical reports, presentations, and other materials for stakeholders and clients to document planning study and concept design findings



Work to be expected includes:

Transit plans
Local, regional and statewide multimodal transportation plans
Transit oriented development
Corridor studies
Short and Long Range Transit and Transportation Plans
Transportation planning reports
Transit studies for multiple modes
Bicycle and pedestrian studies
New mobility
Data analysis, mapping, graphics
Community engagement
Assist in projects relating to emerging transportation technologies
Perform other duties as needed



Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field
5 years of relevant transportation and transit planning experience
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills
Understanding of transportation and transit planning principles
Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Geographic Information Systems
Demonstrated presentation skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must



Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Planning or related field
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Demonstrated ability in Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Familiarity with transit facilities planning
Experience coordinating with transit agencies, municipalities, state, and federal government organizations with relevance to transportation and transit in Ohio



Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.