Transportation Freight Planner 1 - (159666)
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About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR develops multimodal freight plans for State DOTs and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Per the FAST Act, States are required to develop state freight plans every five years. The freight plans focus on areas on mobility, safety, economic development, environmental, and funding. Key freight plan tasks include identification of the state’s multimodal freight system, the system’s condition & performance, Issues and needs, forecasting, recommendations, and implementation. The freight plans include stakeholder engagement, data collection & analysis, development of goals and objectives, and development of freight modal profiles, identification of key industry supply chains, and analysis of commodity flows. All freight modes to include trucking, rail, air cargo, pipeline, and maritime are included in the analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Transportation Freight Planner 1, we will count on you to:
- Support project and task managers as they develop freight transportation planning projects
- Create useable information using complex datasets in an easy to understand manner
- Develop into a task leader, ensuring that key tasks are completely correctly and on-time
- Create ArcGIS maps, dashboards and story maps
- Translate complex material into written material in an understandable and concise manner
- Assist in the preparation and help execute public and stakeholder involvement meetings
- Research and analyze existing plans and studies
- Perform other duties as needed
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Examples: Business/Supply Chain Management, Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Policy, Communications, Engineering.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
- Strong writing, communication and data analytical skills
- Understanding of the freight industry, transportation modes and supply chain/logistics
- Knowledge of North American geography
- Have a positive and “can do” attitude
- A commitment to becoming an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Professional certifications or registration
- Experience with Tableau, R or other similar software
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or visualization software
- Preference given to local candidates
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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