HDR
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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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, and quality of life. 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.
HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Coordinator to help expand our services in the Midwest, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas. The position reports to a senior traffic and planning project manager in Kansas City, Missouri, and supports all aspects of transportation planning projects that may include corridor analyses, land‑use and infrastructure scenario evaluations, multimodal and Vision Zero initiatives, and client‑engagement activities.
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 such as 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, guiding 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 at least one 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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Location & Employment Details
Primary location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Industry: Highway & Road.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee status: Regular.
Business class: Transportation Planning.
Job posting date: Dec 8, 2025.
HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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, and quality of life. 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.
HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Coordinator to help expand our services in the Midwest, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas. The position reports to a senior traffic and planning project manager in Kansas City, Missouri, and supports all aspects of transportation planning projects that may include corridor analyses, land‑use and infrastructure scenario evaluations, multimodal and Vision Zero initiatives, and client‑engagement activities.
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 such as 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, guiding 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 at least one 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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Location & Employment Details
Primary location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Industry: Highway & Road.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee status: Regular.
Business class: Transportation Planning.
Job posting date: Dec 8, 2025.
HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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