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Transportation Planning Coordinator

HDR, Inc.
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Dec 09, 2025
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Coordinator to help expand our services in the Midwest, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas. The position would report to a senior traffic and planning project manager in Kansas City, Missouri. The individual in this position supports all aspects of transportation planning projects that may include: Responsibilities Core Planning & Technical Synthesize public, stakeholder, equity, and demographic inputs into clear planning recommendations. Support corridor analyses, and evaluation of land-use and infrastructure scenarios. Contribute to multimodal, Vision Zero, and community-centered planning initiatives. Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, environmental, and modeling teams. Understand agency budgeting, funding pathways, and implementation strategies. Summarize complex technical work into accessible content like data visualizations, GIS, etc. for non-technical audiences. Grant Strategy, Funding Support & Advisory Services Provide technical expertise in discretionary grant positioning and competitive project selection. Assist with development and writing of federal, state, and local grant applications. Support clients throughout grant management, including compliance and reporting. Provide grant writing and funding strategy support for infrastructure projects. Help market, pursue, and deliver grant support on-call contracts. Serve as support staff for HDR's grant advisory team, which guides clients through planning, application development, and post-award funding management. Client Engagement, Facilitation & Communication Serve as client-facing support and assist with stakeholder engagement activities. Facilitate workshops, public meetings, and community engagement sessions. Present findings to clients, committees, and community audiences. Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in planning, engineering, public administration or related discipline. Experience developing transportation or mobility plans, Vision Zero/Safe System plans, small-area or complete streets plans. Direct experience working for or with municipal agencies. 1-3 years of experience with grants and grant-writing. 2+ years of experience in transportation planning or engineering, including one or more of the following: Master/secondary plans Highway or transit infrastructure projects Environmental assessments Traffic operations studies Simulation modeling (macro/meso/micro) Safety studies Active transportation studies Traffic impact or traffic management plans Familiarity with Kansas and Missouri transportation planning policies and guiding documents. Ability to support corridor analysis, alternatives evaluation, and multimodal planning tasks. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working independently and within fast-paced multidisciplinary teams. Excellent technical writing and report preparation skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to evolving project needs. Strong communication and facilitation skills with agencies, elected officials, and community groups. #LI-EV1 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City Industry : Highway + Road Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transportation Planning Job Posting : Dec 8, 2025