Senior Port Planner - Long Beach

Hatch Ltd.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Job summary

Hatch is looking for a Senior Ports Engineer to join our Long Beach, CA office. This role supports major port planning initiatives across diverse projects including container terminals and offshore support facilities.

With over 15 years of experience in transportation planning, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project alignment with industry standards while mentoring staff in our Ports & Terminals Group.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in land use or transportation planning.
• Experience leading complex, multi-modal planning initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex port planning projects with full accountability.
• Apply advanced planning methodologies for efficient solutions.
• Direct the collection and strategic application of data.
• Mentor and develop Ports & Terminals staff.

Skills

Land use planning

Transportation planning

Project management

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in transportation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Requisition ID: 98428

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Long Beach, CA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is seeking a Senior Ports Engineer to work in our Long Beach, CA office. Join our Ports & Terminals Group to support planning initiatives for major container terminals, bulk and break-bulk facilities, offshore wind support facilities, cruise terminals, and other port assets. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in developing long-range port master plans, facility plans, terminal expansion/optimization strategies, capacity analyses, and operations plans for port authorities, terminal operators, and stevedores. This role involves close collaboration with transportation planning professionals and participation across multiple project teams.

As an employee with Hatch, you will work alongside industry experts, contribute to high-impact client projects, and grow within an organization committed to innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive-level leadership as Engagement Sponsor or Engagement Manager across a portfolio of complex port planning projects, with full accountability for workstreams, deliverables, budgets, client relationships, and issue resolution within Hatch’s project governance framework.
• Apply advanced planning methodologies and deep industry experience to develop innovative, efficient, and cost-effective, solutions in highly complex, multidisciplinary, and multivariable environments.
• Lead and oversee comprehensive road rail, and marine operations planning, ensuring alignment with industry standards, quality objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs.
• Direct the collection, analysis, interpretation, and strategic application of operational and planning data to inform project decisions.
• Provide executive oversight of the development, review, and quality assurance of reports, technical memoranda, presentations, schedules, maps, models, and other planning deliverables.
• Lead major proposal efforts, serve as a key contributor on strategic pursuits, and guide the development of proposal interview materials and other business development materials.
• Expand and strengthen client relationships, serve as a trusted industry advisor, and champion Hatch’s service offerings to drive revenue growth and new market opportunities.
• Mentor, develop, and guide multidisciplinary Ports & Terminals staff in Hatch’s Long Beach and Los Angeles offices. Contribute to organizational growth through active involvement in recruitment and talent management.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in transportation or transportation planning; urban, regional, or city planning; or civil, marine, or mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years’ of progressive experience in land use or transportation planning in the freight space, including leading long-range master planning projects, planning studies, terminal capacity assessments, debottlenecking, optimization studies, and other complex multi-modal planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellence managing and collaborating across numerous large-scale, concurrent, and multidisciplinary projects with high strategic and operational significance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executive-level stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to deliver under real-world constraints while delivering on client project goals and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint essential) with familiarity in ArcGIS, QGIS, and other analytical or planning software.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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Base Compensation: $202,000 - $225,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)