Transportation Planning Specialist

TPD; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD, a leading national design firm, is hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels in a flexible, collaborative setting. The role emphasizes transportation planning tasks, field data analysis, and preparation of planning documents with hybrid work options depending on experience.

Ideal candidates have a 0–3 year engineering background, strong teamwork and communication, and proficiency with commonly used planning tools like Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trip generation estimates, roadway volume development, parking estimates and analyses for projects within the team.
• Assist in analyzing field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photos to plan projects.
• Obtain, analyze, and interpret demographic and other regional transportation planning data.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and planning documents.
• Assist in preparing or modifying planning documents, including transportation impact studies and traffic analyses.
• Assist in collecting field data.
• Serve as project representative.
• Use planning software and equipment to prepare engineering, design, and planning documents.
• Perform job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual or handbook.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels.

Our ideal candidate has 0-3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment! Hybrid options possible depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of trip generation estimates, roadway volume development, parking estimates, and analyses for their projects within the team.
• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to plan projects.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting demographic and other regional transportation planning data.
• Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and planning documents.
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of planning documents, including transportation impact studies, and traffic operational analyses, for projects.
• Assisting in the collection of field data.
• Serving as project representative.
• Use of planning software and equipment to prepare engineering, design, and planning documents.
• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual or handbook.
• Responsible for other general office duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields
• Experience utilizing any or all of the following (preferred but not required): Synchro, SimTraffic, AutoCAD/MicroStation
• Aptitude for detail-oriented work assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together.