Tolling and Technology Transportation Planner

HDR, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Technology and Tolling Planner in Orlando, FL to join our Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation team.

You will lead the creation of technical documents, tolling concepts, and design packages while supporting field data collection and project reviews. The role requires 10+ years in transportation planning, familiarity with toll infrastructure and ITS, and strong analytical and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience with transportation planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of transit planning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical documents, reports, plans and specifications.
• Design tolling concepts and reports including requirements and metrics.
• Review tolling projects and solutions.
• Develop PS&E design packages for toll systems and facilities.
• Support field work to collect site data as needed.
• Assist with toll-related ITS projects including national ITS standards and traffic management.

Skills

10+ yrs planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger, and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

You will be part of our Advanced Technology for Surface Transportation business class, supporting the emerging areas of ITS, Lighting, Signalization, and Tolls design, for a diverse range of clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• In the role of Technology and Tolling Planner, we'll count on you to:
• Lead the development of work products such as technical documents or reports, technical plans and specifications, PowerPoint presentations, Visio diagrams, and Excel models
• Design and develop tolling concepts and reports including development of roadside and back-office system requirements, specifications, and performance metrics
• Review and assessment of tolling projects and solutions
• Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) design packages for toll systems and facilities including all electronic toll collection systems for toll roads, High Occupancy Toll (HOT) & Express Lanes, and multi-type toll plazas
• Support field work with technical staff to collect site specific data as projects require
• Assist with the planning, design & implementation of toll related ITS projects including national ITS Standards, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, and traffic control equipment.
• Support TSM&O activities including serving as extension of staff to FDOT TSM&O office and various other on-call technical activities
• Reconcile tolling data across systems and vendors to verify accuracy and completeness
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Support quality assurance reviews and recommend enhancements
• Assist with the development of local HDR office transportation programs and serve as a technical expert nationally.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contract administration, and design and production meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with state DOTs and/or Toll / Thruway / Turnpike Authorities.
• Familiarity with toll collection technologies and equipment, electronic payment systems, video systems, toll infrastructure, traffic management, information and communication technologies for toll system planning, design, and operations
• Familiarity with data management and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Demonstrate growth toward becoming a nationally recognized expert in a tolling practice area
• Involvement in professional organizations in the tolling and transportation technology field such as IBTTA and ITS America

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: United States-Florida-Orlando

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation

Job Posting: Sep 25, 2026