Transportation Planning Co-op (PEY)

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. Job Summary The Transportation Planning Co-op will work with a dynamic team of transportation planning / engineering professionals on a variety of transportation planning projects including transit planning projects, transportation master plans, municipal environmental assessments, and travel demand modelling studies. Your Role Job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available but will generally include: Data analysis Travel demand forecasting GIS mapping Transportation policy research Intersection capacity analysis Transit planning and design Active transportation planning and analysis Report writing Data collection, site visits Public consultation Preferred Qualifications Eligible for the PEY program Demonstrates a genuine interest in the field of transportation planning Currently enrolled in an engineering, geography, urban studies, or similar programs with a 3.0+ GPA Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to transportation planning (for example, EMME, Visum, ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, Synchro, Vissim, Aimsun) Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program Attention to detail Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills Basic Microsoft Office skills 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.

The Transportation Planning Co-op will assist a team of professionals with transit planning, master plans, environmental assessments, and travel demand modeling. Responsibilities include data analysis, GIS mapping, policy research, and supporting public consultation efforts.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program and demonstrate a genuine interest in transportation planning. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software packages are required.

• Employee-owned culture • Inclusive environment • Employee network groups

• Data analysisPreferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Data analysis
• Travel demand forecasting
• GIS mapping
• Transportation policy research
• Intersection capacity analysis
• Transit planning
• Active transportation planning
• Report writing
• Data collection
• Public consultation
• EMME
• Visum
• ArcGIS Pro
• R
• Python
• Synchro
• Report Writing
• Urban Studies
• Travel Demand Modeling
• Aimsun
• Public Consultation
• GIS Mapping
• PTV Visum (Traffic Analysis Software)
• Resilience
• Policy Research
• Planning
• Aviation
• Data Analysis
• ArcGIS (GIS Software)
• Management
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Data Collection
• Demand Forecasting
• Project Planning
• Executive Sponsor
• R (Programming Language)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Communication
• Synchro (Traffic Simulation Software)
• Transportation Planning
• PTV Vissim (Traffic Analysis Software)
• High Dynamic Range
• Detail Oriented

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Transportation Planning Manager
• Transportation Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Transportation Planners
• Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week