Senior Transit Planner

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Minnesota, St. Louis Park
Dec 24, 2024
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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 HDR is seeking a Senior Transit Planning Project Manager in the MN/WI area to pursue, manage and support multi-disciplinary transit planning projects that may include: Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, Streetcar, or Passenger Rail. This position is based in St. Louis Park, MN or Madison, WI with flexibility for remote work. The primary duties are to provide transit project management and support in the development of planning studies. This position would primarily be focused on serving our Transit clients in the Midwest with some work nationwide. Additionally, this position will also support our Transit Engineering, Planning, and Environmental groups. This position would consist of Planning assignments, including the coordination with transit, traffic, roadway, rail, environmental, engagement, and other disciplines as required. The candidate must have demonstrated an ability to work independently on projects and assist on larger projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Task leadership experience is required along with current knowledge and trends within the Transit industry. An ideal candidate will have the desire to push innovation and continue to learn and inform teams on what's next. Knowledge of and experience delivering projects consistent with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements is required. Focus areas may include: Station Area Planning, Service Planning, Ridership Modeling, Microtransit and Micromobility, Passenger and Freight Rail Planning, CIG Evaluation Preferred Qualifications AICP Certification Experience with data analytics for transit projects Relationships and experience working with local transit clients LI-BC1 Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field A minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning Possess excellent analytical and communication skills Understanding of transit planning principles Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel Solid business development skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to clients; and demonstrated presentation skills 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. 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 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.) Minnesota: $125,000 - $175,000 Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations : United States-Wisconsin-Madison Industry : Transit Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transportation Planning Job Posting : Dec 23, 2024