CDM Smith

Transportation Planner 1 (2027 New Graduates!)

CDM Smith$63K — $105K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or related field.
  • 0 years of relevant experience preferred; equivalent experience may substitute for degree.
  • Basic knowledge of transportation principles and methods.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Gather, compile, and analyze transportation data including traffic counters and flow data.
  • Create complexity models for existing and proposed transportation systems.
  • Review and recommend improvements to existing models.
  • Prepare complexity studies using simulations and data analysis.
  • Lead traffic count and safety studies in various locations.
  • Review project sites for design alignment and compliance.
  • Collaborate with engineers on transportation design issues.

Benefits

  • 10% or less travel required for this position, allowing for a balanced work-life arrangement.
  • Opportunities for family-friendly policies should travel be necessary, making it less frequent.
  • Diverse project experiences by working with various transportation systems and methods.
Full Job Description
  • Under direct supervision, gathers, compiles and analyzes transportation data including traffic counters, flow data, etc.
  • to create basic complexity modeling for existing and proposed transportation systems (roads; bridges; highways; tunnels; tolls; etc.).
  • Reviews existing models and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
  • Leverages transportation systems, models, simulations and data to prepare basic complexity studies of existing or proposed transportation system including: new systems; upgrades or updates to existing systems; re-routing of systems; reviews of existing systems; etc.
  • Creates transportation surveys, exhibits, and other meeting materials as necessary, to identify areas of public concern and facilitate public and stakeholder input.
  • Leads and performs traffic count and safety studies.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Collaborates with engineers to research, analyze or resolve transportation conceptual /schematic design issues.

Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by all transportation modes, and understanding of current transportation trends/issues. Basic knowledge of, government regulations, and agency rules. Basic knowledge of the practical application of regional and community planning. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, models and equipment to study and/or design of movement of people, goods and services. Good written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $105,310.00
Pay Range Min

USD $63,835.00

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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