Transportation Planner - Monterey Park, CA

Lochner; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or Remote work when possible

Medical, Dental, Vision premiums

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer匹

Education and training assistance

Job summary

Lochner is seeking a mid-level Transportation Planner/Modeler to support data-driven planning, modeling, and investment decisions for multimodal transportation systems. The role combines traffic modeling, benefit-cost evaluation, and support for grant writing and funding applications.

The candidate will work with Lochner’s team in Southern California, leveraging GIS, travel demand modeling, and reporting to communicate insights to planners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in transportation modeling (TransCAD and Synchro).
• Familiar with GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Utilize transportation modeling software to develop and maintain traffic models (microsimulation, travel demand).
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes.
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and system performance.

Skills

TransCAD

Synchro

Transportation Modeling

Vistro

PTV Vissim

GIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning

Tools

Traffic modeling software

Job description

Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a mid-level Transportation Planner / Modeler to support data-driven planning, modeling, and investment decision-making for multimodal transportation systems. This role combines traffic modeling, and benefit-cost evaluation, along with support for grant writing and funding applications.

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

Your Impact:

• Utilize Transportation Modeling Software
  • Develop and maintain traffic models (e.g., microsimulation, travel demand models)
  • Experience with TransCAD and Synchro is required
  • Experience with additional modeling software, such as Vistro and PTV Vissim, will also be well received
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and system performance

Perform Transportation Planning Tasks:

• Conduct traffic analysis for development projects, transportation expansion projects, specific and general plan projects, as well as environmental (CEQA)-related transportation analysis
• Analyze Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for transportation projects
• Involvement in transportation impact analyses and feasibility studies
• Conduct GIS analysis and mapping, field work, benefit-cost analysis, grant writing, and community engagement

Preparation of Reports & Communication:

• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders

Who You Are:

• Mid-level Transportation Planner/Modeler supporting data-driven planning and investment decision-making for multimodal transportation systems. This role combines report writing, data analysis, graphics, transportation modeling, and community engagement.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in transportation modeling (TransCAD and Synchro).
• Familiar with a range of transportation planning tools and software, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• 5+ years of AEC industry experience based on Civil Engineering and/or Transportation Planning projects.
• Experience and residence in Southern California is highly preferred.
• Diversified experience with transportation projects involving roadway improvements (including complete streets, multi-modal corridors).
• Experience working with transportation datasets, travel demand or traffic models, and geospatial tools, and can translate technical analysis into actionable insights for planners, engineers, and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.