Transportation Planner 3-Toll & Revenue

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Job Description:

This position can be based in any of our Texas offices and will support the development and analysis of comprehensive transportation solutions across all infrastructure modes. The successful candidate will work under light supervision to advance transportation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with engineers, stakeholders, and community members to create data-driven, evidence-based transportation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers, compiles, and analyzes transportation data—including demographic, economic, land use, environmental metrics, traffic counts, and flow patterns—to develop transportation models of varying complexity for existing and proposed systems across all modes (roads, bridges, highways, tunnels, tolls, transit, rail, freight, aviation, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure).
• Reviews existing models and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
• Leverages transportation systems, models, simulations, and data to prepare comprehensive studies—from feasibility analyses to system reviews—that assess new infrastructure, system upgrades, route optimization, and performance evaluations.
• Designs engaging surveys, exhibits, and presentation materials that identify community concerns and foster meaningful public and stakeholder engagement.
• Develops and conducts traffic count and safety studies to inform evidence-based transportation decisions.
• Reviews proposed transportation project sites for alignment with draft designs and plans.
• Reviews transportation plans for compliance/consistency with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Escalates any legal compliance issues as necessary.
• Collaborates with engineers to research, analyze or resolve complex transportation conceptual/schematic design issues.
• Mentors junior staff by providing technical guidance and fostering professional development that prepares them for advancement within the discipline and organization.
• Performs other duties as required.

 

Skills & Abilities:

 

• Demonstrated expertise in transportation principles, methods, and best practices across all modes, combined with current awareness of emerging transportation trends and challenges.
• Comprehensive understanding of government regulations and agency requirements.
• Strong foundation in regional and community planning principles, with practical ability to apply planning methodologies, techniques, and tools to analyze and design transportation solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Community Planning, Regional Planning, or related discipline, or equivalent directly related professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related transportation or planning experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required based on project needs and workload.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $71,781.00 Pay Range Max: USD $118,477.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : We will support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position