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MO/KS Freight and Transit Planning Lead

HDR, Inc.
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Apr 04, 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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' 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. HDR is seeking a Senior Freight and Transit Planner to help lead our services in this sector, with focus on Kansas / Missouri and key roles on national and international pursuits and projects. The position includes development and management of a Freight and Transit Planning Section in HDR's Missouri and Kansas offices. The position will report to the MO/KS Mobility and Funding Group Leader in Kansas City, Missouri, and will be located in the Kansas City office. This role includes the following responsibilities: Oversee and grow an area freight and transit planning section Take responsibility for development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the MO/KS Transportation Business Group, North Central Region, and national freight / transit market sectors Actively participate in broader leadership, both with the MO/KS Transportation Business Group, and HDR's global freight / transit Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of freight and transit planning projects / tasks that may include: Community, regional and statewide transit / multimodal freight plans Passenger Rail service planning Intermodal freight studies / plans (including facility / terminal planning) Freight / rail / transit agency program management support Grade crossing safety analyses Freight rail, passenger rail, and transit design Economic studies Forecasting (ridership, commodity flow, etc.) Operational Analysis (RTC, OpenTrack, etc.) Use of large datasets (NPMRDS, Replica, StreetLight, INRIX, etc.) to support planning efforts Geospatial analysis and mapping Public and stakeholder engagement, including railroad and trucking industry stakeholders Grant application development and grant administration support (CRISI, RCE, BUILD, CIG, etc.) Environmental documents Other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture or closely related field Maintainenance of a professional or engineering registration and related technical experience Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, national technical directors, and marketing managers Preference given to local candidates #LI-MV3 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A minimum of 10 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills 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 : Freight Rail Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transportation Planning Job Posting : Apr 4, 2025