Transportation Planner

About This Role

This mid-level Transportation Planner / Modeler role supports data-driven planning, modeling, and investment decision-making for multimodal transportation systems. The position combines traffic modeling and benefit-cost evaluation with support for grant writing and funding applications. It is based in Orange, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain traffic models (e.g., microsimulation, travel demand models)
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate infrastructure or policy changes
• Support forecasting of traffic volumes, congestion, and system performance
• Conduct traffic analysis for development projects, transportation expansion projects, specific and general plan projects, as well as environmental (CEQA)-related transportation analysis
• Analyze Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for transportation projects
• Be involved in transportation impact analyses and feasibility studies
• Conduct GIS analysis and mapping, field work, benefit-cost analysis, grant writing, and community engagement
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations
• Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in transportation modeling (TransCAD and Synchro)
• Familiar with a range of transportation planning tools and software, including GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
• 5+ years of AEC industry experience based on Civil Engineering and/or Transportation Planning projects
• Experience and residence in Southern California is highly preferred
• Diversified experience with transportation projects involving roadway improvements (including complete streets, multi-modal corridors)
• Experience working with transportation datasets, travel demand or traffic models, and geospatial tools
• Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable insights for planners, engineers, and stakeholders

Nice to have:

• Experience with additional modeling software, such as Vistro and PTV Vissim

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

About the Company

Lochner and Egis have combined to form one organization, bringing together decades of U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. Egis collaborates with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life.