CDM Smith

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Transportation Planner (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Connecticut

      Hartford

Remote

Hartford (Hybrid)

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • Connecticut

      Hartford

Location

Hartford, Hartford (Hybrid)

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 61,526 - 101,525 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 26 Jan 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join CDM Smith to analyze transportation data, develop models, and support meaningful infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Gathering, compiling, and analyzing transportation data such as traffic counters and flow data.
  • Creating basic complexity modeling for existing and proposed transportation systems, including roads, bridges, highways, tunnels, and tolls.
  • Reviewing existing models and recommending improvements or changes as necessary.
  • Preparing studies of new systems, upgrades, re-routing, and reviews of existing transportation systems using models, simulations, and data.
  • Creating transportation surveys, exhibits, and meeting materials to identify public concerns and facilitate stakeholder input.
  • Leading and performing traffic count and safety studies.
  • Reviewing proposed transportation project sites for alignment with draft designs and plans.
  • Ensuring transportation plans comply with local, state, and federal laws and escalating legal compliance issues as needed.
  • Collaborating with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve transportation conceptual and schematic design issues.
  • Performing other duties as required under direct supervision.

About You

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of degree.
  • Basic knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by all transportation modes and current transportation trends/issues.
  • Basic understanding of government regulations and agency rules related to transportation.
  • Basic knowledge of regional and community planning applications, including principles, techniques, procedures, models, and equipment.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • 0 years of experience required.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required, frequency contingent on duties and project demands.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $61,526 to $101,525, varying by geographic location and candidate qualifications.
  • Discretionary bonuses may apply.
  • CDM Smith offers a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment fostering personal leadership and career growth.

Training & Development

CDM Smith supports employee learning and growth through a progressive work environment that fosters personal leadership and career development.

Career Progression

Opportunities for career growth and development are provided within a diverse range of disciplines and geographic locations.

How to Apply

Submit your application as per the instructions provided by CDM Smith Recruitment Center, ensuring all required information is included. Note that background checks and drug testing may be required after an offer is made.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
Property & Built Environment
  • Urban Design & Town Planning

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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CDM Smith

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

CDM Smith provides consulting, engineering, and construction services worldwide, focusing on water, environment, transportation, and energy projects.