Senior Transportation Planner

HDR; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner. The role involves providing transportation planning services, preparing environmental assessments, and managing data effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 10 years of experience in transportation planning along with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position promotes a culture of inclusion and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning.
• Understanding of transit planning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation planning services for various agencies.
• Prepare documents including environmental assessments.
• Participate in public information meetings and hearings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Business development skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Transportation Planner-(187212)

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation planning services for transit, highway, state agencies, cities and counties
• Take responsibility for corridor studies, forecast modeling, traffic analysis, transportation planning, and impact fee development
• Assimilate and manage data
• Collect project‑related data as needed, which may include research, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, land use surveys, and socioeconomic analysis
• Prepare constraints mapping
• Prepare required documents such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies and other technical reports
• Assist in preparation for and participate in public information meetings and hearings
• Perform other duties as needed

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.

Primary Location: Saudi Arabia-Riyadh City

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular Business Class : Transportation Planning

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025