Senior Area Transportation Planning Leader (Multimodal)

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership culture

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Transportation Planning Business Class Leader to guide multimodal planning across Southern California. You will mentor staff, shape project scope, and collaborate with leaders to deliver high-impact plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and technical excellence across auto, transit, rail and intermodal planning, with a compensation range reflecting senior responsibilities and geographic location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning staff and projects in Southern California.
• Mentor junior to senior planners and engineers.
• Manage staff and deliverables to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Drive business development and pursue major transportation planning projects.
• Plan and monitor large multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or Engineering

Master's degree in Planning, Engineering or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking an Area Transportation Planning Business Class Leader to guide multimodal planning across Southern California. You will mentor staff, shape project scope, and collaborate with leaders to deliver high-impact plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and technical excellence across auto, transit, rail and intermodal planning, with a compensation range reflecting senior responsibilities and geographic location.