Transportation Planner

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation-focused firm is seeking a Transportation Planner for its Chelmsford office. You will analyze transportation projects and recommend modifications for efficiency. This role requires collaboration with engineers and clients, along with proficiency in various planning tools. The company offers a flexible schedule, remote work opportunities, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Remote work opportunities

Impressive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning on transportation projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microstation, AutoTURN, Syncro and SimTraffic.

Responsibilities

• Analyze effectiveness of transportation projects.
• Recommend modifications to improve efficiency.
• Assist in designing infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients.
• Develop transportation models for future assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and grant applications.
• Conduct Traffic Impact Studies and Safety Audits.

Skills

Transportation project planning

Collaboration with engineers

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

AutoTURN

Syncro

SimTraffic

Job description

Overview

Hoyle Tanner has an opening for a Transportation Planner in our Ground Transportation Division. You will be part of a large team of transportation design professionals who are committed to their craft and sharing their knowledge base with their team.

We are a welcoming, collaborative, respectful, encouraging, and diverse community where you can achieve your career goals. Our midsize allows you to be visible and heard. Hoyle Tanner offers you a flexible schedule, remote work opportunities and a generous sign-on bonus. See our impressive benefits package for more information.

Location: Chelmsford, MA

A short 27 miles from Boston, our office is centrally located just south of the confluence of US Route 3, Route 495, and the Lowell Connector, with a stop along the MBTA’s Lowell bus route 15, and a short drive from the Lowell and Billerica commuter rail stops. This office is located along the developing Route 129 corridor in Chelmsford.

Responsibilities

• Studies current and proposed transportation projects, analyzing effectiveness, use and needs
• Recommends modifications to current plans to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, minimize cost and implement other improvements
• Assists with designing plans for new and existing infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Clients to ensure projects are completed correctly, on time and within budget
• Develop and analyze transportation models to predict future system demands and assess the impact of various scenarios
• Prepare and present technical reports, grant applications, and policy recommendations for decision-makers and funding agencies
• Prepare Traffic Impact Studies, Road Safety Audits and Functional Design Reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field
• 5+ years of experience in planning on transportation projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microstation, AutoTURN, Syncro and SimTraffic
• Salary is contingent on experience