Transportation Planning Specialist

Ranked the overall #9 Best Civil Engineering Firm (of any size) to Work for in the Nation and residing on the list of the Engineering News Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels.

Our ideal candidate is an entry‑level candidate with up to 3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

• Preparation of trip generation estimates, roadway volume development, parking estimates, and analyses for their projects within the team.
• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to plan projects.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting demographic and other regional transportation planning data.
• Use of computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and planning documents.
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of planning documents, including transportation impact studies, and traffic operational analyses, for projects.
• Assisting in the collection of field data.
• Serving as onsite project representative.
• Use of planning software and equipment to prepare engineering, design, and planning documents.
• Responsible for job‑specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual or handbook.
• Responsible for other general office duties as may be assigned.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop conceptual layouts for transportation improvements, including roadway access, pedestrian and multimodal facilities.
• Prepare high‑level design sketches, diagrams, and visualizations to support proposals, stakeholder presentations, and client deliverables.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification Preferred
• Experience utilizing any or all of the following:
  Synchro, Sim Traffic, Excel, AutoCAD/Micro Station (preferred but not required)
• Aptitude for detail‑oriented work assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience with preparing traffic and parking studies in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. (preferred but not required)

Pay Range: $76,000 - $82,000

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for this role or maybe for another open position.

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