Transportation Planner 1

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?

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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.

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 youre 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.

In the role of Transportation Planner 1, well count on you to:

• Provide support for transportation planning services for transit agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, cities, and counties
• Support transportation planning 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 efforts
• Under the oversight of senior staff, collect and analyze 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
• Support the development of high-quality project presentations/graphics
• Support public information efforts, meetings, and hearings
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• An 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 others 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $71,000 - $82,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location:

United States-California-San Diego

Other Locations:

United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Transportation Planning

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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