Transportation Planning Co-op (PEY)

At 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?

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Each 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.

We 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're 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.
Job Summary
The Transportation Planning Co-op will work with a dynamic team of transportation planning / engineering professionals on a variety of transportation planning projects including transit planning projects, transportation master plans, municipal environmental assessments, and travel demand modelling studies.
Your Role

Job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available but will generally include:

- Data analysis
- Travel demand forecasting
- GIS mapping
- Transportation policy research
- Intersection capacity analysis
- Transit planning and design
- Active transportation planning and analysis
- Report writing
- Data collection, site visits
- Public consultation




Preferred Qualifications

- Eligible for the PEY program
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in the field of transportation planning
- Currently enrolled in an engineering, geography, urban studies, or similar programs with a 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to transportation planning (for example, EMME, Visum, ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, Synchro, Vissim, Aimsun)