Transportation Planner 6-Toll and Revenue

CDM Smith; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior-level professional to lead Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling in the North Region. You will manage data-intensive studies, guide technical content, and ensure quality across deliverables, while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a civil engineering/planning background, travel as needed (10% or less), and the ability to present to groups. Join a team focused on impactful toll industry projects and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline.
• AICP, PTP, PE, CEP or approved certification in a related field.
• 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years with Master's.

Responsibilities

• Performing Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling for toll agencies throughout the North Region, including potentially being the Project Technical Leader for Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling Projects.
• Executing Advanced Data Analysis: Analyzing large data sets in support of Traffic and Revenue studies and Demand Management studies, as well as in support of highway planning projects more broadly.
• Performing overall task management, and QA/QC procedures.
• Being responsible for coordination and management of the technical content of projects including driving the technical vision of the end product, ensuring the technical accuracy of the work product, ensuring the right technical skill sets are on the project at the correct time, developing and mentoring technical project staff, and coordinating all aspects of the project with our clients.
• Being a mentor for junior staff by providing thorough editing of draft documents and QA/QC of deliverables.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

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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 it’s 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

This position can be based in any of our North Region, United States offices.

CDM Smith is the most widely used traffic and revenue consultant in the nation with exceptional respect and recognition in America’s toll industry. As a member of the CDM Smith team in the North, you would contribute to our mission by:

• Performing Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling for toll agencies throughout the North Region, including potentially being the Project Technical Leader for Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling Projects. Performing traffic and revenue studies for planned and existing facilities by applying socioeconomic and travel demand analysis, conducting surveys, and using other methods. T&R and Demand Modelling studies are executed at different levels of detail ranging from sketch to investment grade levels.
• Executing Advanced Data Analysis: Analyzing large data sets in support of Traffic and Revenue studies and Demand Management studies, as well as in support of highway planning projects more broadly.
• Performing overall task management, and QA/QC procedures.
• Being responsible for coordination and management of the technical content of projects including driving the technical vision of the end product, ensuring the technical accuracy of the work product, ensuring the right technical skill sets are on the project at the correct time, developing and mentoring technical project staff, and coordinating all aspects of the project with our clients.
• Being a mentor for junior staff by providing thorough editing of draft documents and QA/QC of deliverables.

Skills & Abilities

• As technical and document review are key to this position, strong critical thinking, technical writing ability, and verbal communication skills are of the utmost importance.
• Ability to present in front of a large group.
• Superior task management skills and team‑minded interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. AICP, PTP, PE, CEP or approved certification in a related field. Or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years of experience with Master's degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Stated Preference Survey/Choice Model Development, Application, and Analysis – Create, employ, and analyze stated preference surveys.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation, or a related field.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

We will support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $231,878.00

Pay Range Min

USD $132,496.00