Transportation Planner
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.
In the role of Transportation Planner, job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available, but will generally include:
- Traffic Modelling / Traffic Operations Analysis
- Field Surveys / Observations
- Traffic Impact / Development Studies
- Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination
- Transit Operation Studies
- Microsimulation (Vissim/Aimsun)
- Safety / Collision Analysis
- Data Processing and Analytics
- GIS / Mapping
Job Skills:
- A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Fluency with Synchro, Aimsun or Vissim
- Programming skills in languages such as Python and R, or experience with Microsoft Azure is an asset
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or analytic tools such as Tableau/PowerBI is an asset
- Progressive and innovative approach to problem-solving an asset
- Knowledge of geometric roadway design, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, transit service planning, active transportation an asset
- Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process (MCEA), Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in transportation engineering including traffic operations studies, traffic signals, transit priority, meso/microsimulation modelling, highway and transit infrastructure projects, master and secondary plans, environmental assessments, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, pedestrian and cycling studies, and traffic management plans.
- Experience with projects involving pedestrian simulation modelling for transit stations and other public facilities
- Experience with projects involving LRT, BRT, or subway / heavy rail is an asset
- Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents in the Greater Toronto Area is an asset
- Experience working on MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region, or City of Toronto projects preferred.
- Bachelor's 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 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.
