38387BR

Requisition ID:

38387BR

Business Unit:

TSU

Job Description:

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by:

Coordinate the data acquisition of transportation demographic, economic, land use and/or environmental data. Perform and document complex traffic analysis and forecast on current transportation projects including for urban streets, transit systems and highway projects. Complete roadway traffic and transit analyses and modeling using Vissim, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS (Highway Capacity Software) and outputs from other travel demand modeling packages such as Cube and TransCAD. Use results from traffic and transit modeling to recommend roadway and intersection configurations, signal timing and service needs including written technical analyses. Conduct roadway safety analysis using Highway Safety Manual. Prepare new business proposals. View and assist with developing CAD drawings. Assist with developing, calibrating, or validating four-step travel demand models. Assist with planning studies, traffic analyses, and tolling studies with nationwide clients. Assist with project grant writing and analyses support for FTA and FHWA grants. Compile and analyze safety crash data. Provide concepts and recommendations to address and decrease crash rates. Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff, and developing them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Review transportation plans for compliance/consistency with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Escalate any legal compliance issues as necessary. Develop 3D renderings to show transportation improvement alternatives. Formally mentor by providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Be a task manager or project technical lead depending on the project; understand and apply CDM Smith's project management techniques and quality management procedures to projects. Actively participate in transportation planning research via attending conferences and seminars and/or publishing technical papers. Develop scripts to analyze large datasets through different platforms and tools such as R, Python, and ArcGIS Online. May work from home up to 3 days per week.

Job Title:

Transportation Planner 5

Group:

TSO

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering; Urban, Community or Regional Planning; or a related field and at least 6 years of experience as a Transportation Planner or in a related role. In the alternative, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering; Urban, Community or Regional Planning; or a related field and at least 7 years of progressive experience as a Transportation Planner or in a related role would be acceptable.

• Must also possess the following:

o At least 5 years of experience with traffic engineering

o At least 5 years of modeling experience utilizing VISSIM and Synchro traffic simulation software

o At least 5 years of experience in traffic safety analysis and generating crash maps utilizing ArcGIS

o At least 3 years of experience in statistical modeling utilizing tools like SPSS, R and/or Python

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

Texas - Houston

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

5%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular