Transportation Planner 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking a Transportation Planner to support various transportation projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience. You will work collaboratively within a diverse team to drive innovative transportation solutions, ensuring efficiency and safety in economic vitality and quality of life. This position offers full-time employment with a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Health and safety commitment

Living Wage Employer status

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in transportation planning.
• Experience with design software is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation projects under project managers.
• Conduct technical analysis for various studies.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Data analytics

GIS Pro

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

PowerBI

Traffic analysis software

Job description

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 you’re 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Transportation Planning team under the direction of the Project Managers on a variety of transportation projects, including but not limited to Transportation Master Plan studies, Transit Plans and Business Cases, Active Transportation Studies, Freight and Passenger Rail Planning Studies, Complete Street Planning and Design, as well as potentially traffic studies.
• Work individually as well as within a team structure, effectively communicating and corresponding with the team and clients.
• Undertake technical analysis to support a wide variety of transportation studies. Experience with design software, travel demand modelling software, and traffic analysis software considered a plus.
• Perform other duties as needed including Mapping, data analytics, engagement, and drafting, using tools such as GIS Pro, PowerBI/Tableau, and AutoCAD or Autoturn are considered preferred assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT, P.Eng., or RPP eligibility in Alberta
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Skills and experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering (e.g. GIS Pro, Synchro/SimTraffic, Aimsun, Vissim, Emme)
• Skills and experience in design software (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation Version 8, and other design packages).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience with transportation planning
• MS Office, CAD, ArcInfo/ArcView
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant results in 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Business Class: Transportation Planning

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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