Transportation Planner 2

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation planning firm in Calgary is seeking a Transportation Planner 2 to support various transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Planning, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves technical analysis and working collaboratively within a team. The company promotes an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and empowered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with transportation planning.
• Strong verbal communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Transportation Planning team on various projects.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients.
• Conduct technical analysis to support transportation studies.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Planning

Master's degree

Tools

GIS Pro

AutoCAD

MS Office

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?

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.

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.

In the role of Transportation Planner 2, we'll count on you to:

• 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

• Master's degree
• EIT, P.Eng., or RPP eligibility in Alberta
• Strong verbal communication and written skills
• 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 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.