Transportation Planning Co-op (Summer 2025)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Transportation Planning Co-op for Summer 2025. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in transportation planning projects, including transit planning and environmental assessments. As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in real-world applications of engineering techniques while being mentored by industry professionals. This role not only enhances your technical skills but also fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference in transportation and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to kickstart your career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering program with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Work on transportation planning projects under supervision.
• Perform data analysis and travel demand forecasting.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

GIS mapping

Travel demand forecasting

Transportation policy research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning

2 years completed toward degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Planning Co-op (Summer 2025) - (183017)

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?

The Transportation Planning Co-op will work with a dynamic team of transportation planning/engineering professionals on a variety of transportation planning projects including transit planning projects, transportation master plans, municipal environmental assessments, and travel demand modeling studies.

In the role of Transportation Planning Co-op, we'll count on you to:

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
• Data analysis
• Travel demand forecasting
• GIS mapping
• Transportation policy research
• Intersection capacity analysis
• Transit planning and design
• Active transportation planning and analysis
• Public consultation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry, including ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office 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.

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.

Primary Location:
Transit

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Temporary

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.