Jacksonville, Florida, USA
7 days ago
Transportation Planner MPO Specialist

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Conduct multimodal transportation planning studies for a wide range of clients including but not limited to state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, and local governments.Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.Collect, assimilate, analyze, and manage project-related data developed through research, interviews, surveys, and other methods.Conduct technical analysis involving data analytics, travel demand modeling, GIS, etc.Develop GIS and graphic maps conveying complex data through a visual lens. Conduct constraints mapping and maps/documents required by the project.Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.Provide MPO/TPO support – review LRTP, UPWP, TIP and various studies, attend board meetings, TAC meetings, and other meetings.Develop high quality presentations and communicate complex transportation planning concepts in a simple and relatable manner.Prepare technical memorandums, reports, and other project deliverables. Support community engagement and public information efforts, meetings, and public hearings. Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.Support business development efforts and client relationships (with the support of senior staff)Provide in-house staff support to clients up to 4 to 5 days per weekPerform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or relevant fieldProficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multi-task and stay organized. Highly responsive to requests from clients. Familiarity with ArcGIS, travel demand modeling, and graphics software Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degreeAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
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 communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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