Transportation Planning Deputy Project Manager

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe 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%27re 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass8F1584C1C7A14FC1A7EB2064F894CED0%22%3E%3Cdiv%3EIn the role of Transportation Planning Deputy Project Manager, we%27ll count on you to:%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProvide support for transportation planning services for transit agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, cities, and counties%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ELead project tasks and small/medium projects including complete streets, transit plans, corridor studies, multimodal studies, first and last mile analyses, bike and pedestrian plans, transportation demand management (TDM) plans, and other transportation planning effort%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EServe as Deputy Project Manager for larger projects%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ECollect, analyze, and manage project-related data developed through research, interviews, map reviews, land use surveys, and socioeconomic analysis%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan 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style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;%22%3EDelegate work and guide less experienced staff%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#212121;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;%22%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClassF7A0849AFB7F4937A68991E3D262A6D3%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred 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work independently or as part of a team%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;%22%3EMaster’s degree in Transportation Planning, City/Urban Planning or related discipline preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;%22%3EProficiency in MS Office, ArcGIS Pro%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;%22%3EKnowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;%22%3EKnowledge of political, socioeconomic, land use, and environmental issues that influence transportation%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E

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.

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego
Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Transportation Planning
Job Posting: Jul 2, 2026