Senior Project Planner Transportation

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

The transportation planning practice of Mott MacDonald is actively seeking a creative, highly talented and hardworking senior transportation planner for immediate employment in the Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate will possess a sound technical background in transportation planning including the application of microsimulation transportation analyses software including pedestrian modeling, traffic modeling and public transport operational modelling.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Development of multi-modal transportation planning projects with an emphasis on rail base public transport
• Having a thorough understanding of transportation related analyses to complete projects for clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver including pedestrian modeling and evaluation
• Proficiency in utilizing industry related software/tools (such as Synchro, HCS, ArcGIS, and/or VISSIM) to develop traffic/operational studies and capacity analyses. Experience in light rail transit (LRT) modeling and operations using VISSIM and OpenTrack is a plus
• Preparing traffic operations analysis, corridor analysis, traffic impact studies, and transportation plans development
• Conducting traffic analysis for traffic management plans including projecting and analyzing diversions as well as summarizing benefits and costs
• Communicating results in presentations and in writing
• Interpreting travel demand modeling and demand forecasting results to aid in development of future traffic volume projections
• Leading development of multi-modal conceptual designs to c.30% design level
• On street and site exposure, with potential to spending time in a field-based environment.
• Writing technical reports and papers for clients and/or internal distribution. Additionally, creating presentations of findings that will be presented to a diverse group of clients and the public
• Providing quality control of traffic analyses, including traffic data, forecasts, simulation and operations analysis
• Working effectively in team situations, collaborating with regional traffic engineering teams in support of projects, and mentoring staff
• Interacting directly with clients at project meetings and building strong client relationships
• Adhering to project schedules and budgets and keep project PM aware of any issues
• Representing Mott MacDonald at conferences and professional societies

Mott MacDonald's experience in transportation dates back to the early 1900s. Our team of professionals provides cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation industry with unprecedented success. We’re looking for a senior transportation planner to join our team to continue this and invite applications from candidates with:

• Master’s degree in transportation engineering or similar
• 10+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning and professional experience
• California professional or traffic engineer license or must obtain license within one year
• Traffic engineering studies, analysis and design experience
• Site experience through surveying and/ or construction management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in VISSIM modeling with LRT and signal timing applications
• Must have the ability to research, present and convey information clearly and concisely
• Must be able to professionally communicate with all staff levels of the organization/industry
• Independent, critical thinker with strong analytical ability and commitment to high quality outputs and follow-through

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $145,000- $177,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.