Transportation Planner 5

CDM Smith; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Transportation Planner to review existing models, run simulations, and prepare studies for transportation systems. You will create materials for public input, ensure plans comply with applicable regulations, and collaborate with engineers to resolve complex design issues.

Ideal candidates will mentor junior staff and support proposals for current and potential clients. This role emphasizes analytical rigor, client interaction, and delivering world-class

Qualifications

• Reviews existing models and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
• Leverages transportation systems, models, simulations and data to prepare studies of existing or proposed transportation system.
• Creates transportation surveys, exhibits, and meeting materials for public input.
• Reviews transportation plans for compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Escalates any legal compliance issues as necessary.
• Collaborates with engineers to research, analyze or resolve design issues.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Meets with current and potential clients to review design needs.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Expert knowledge of transportation

Job description

Company Overview

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Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where its a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

• Reviews existing models and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
• Leverages transportation systems, models, simulations and data to prepare basic to high complexity studies of existing or proposed transportation system including: new systems; upgrades or updates to existing systems; re-routing of systems; reviews of existing systems; etc.
• Creates transportation surveys, exhibits, and other meeting materials as necessary, to identify areas of public concern and facilitate public and stakeholder input.
• Reviews transportation plans for compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Escalates any legal compliance issues as necessary.
• Collaborates with engineers to research, analyze or resolve complex transportation conceptual/schematic design issues.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of principles and methods for moving