Transportation Planner/Graphic Designer

Transportation Planner / Graphic Designer - ( 189746 )

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? 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.

In the role of Transportation Planner / Graphic Designer, we'll count on you to :

Develop high quality presentations and communicate complex transportation planning concepts in a simple and relatable manner with compelling, professional visual designs that informs and educates clients, stakeholders and the public.

Create, revise, and update a wide range of deliverables including but not limited to exhibits, flyers, infographics, reports, maps / wayfinding graphics, social media graphics, presentations, stylized templates for long documents, logos, and assets for digital engagement.

Support multimodal transportation planning studies for a wide range of clients including but not limited to state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, and local governments.

Support community engagement and public information efforts, meetings, and public hearings. Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.

Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.

Provide in-house staff support to clients up to 4 to 5 days per week.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook Pro, Premiere Pro and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience with production of reports and presentations, and graphic presentation of planning concepts and complex quantitative data.

Ability to multi-task and stay organized. Highly responsive to requests from clients.

Familiarity with ArcGIS, travel demand modeling, and graphics software

Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field

Experience with Microsoft Office programs

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities

May require the ability to travel

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

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transportation Planning

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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