Port Planner - Long Beach

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

About the role

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Manager, Deputy Engagement Manager, or Lead Planner on a variety of projects, overseeing workstreams, deliverables, budgets, client interactions, and issue resolution within Hatch’s project governance framework.
• Apply sound planning principles to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions in complex, multivariable, and multidisciplinary environments.
• Conduct road, rail, and marine operations and infrastructure planning efforts in alignment with established standards, quality objectives, and client needs.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret planning and operational data to support project objectives.
• Prepare and review reports, technical memoranda, presentations, schedules, maps, figures, diagrams, and models.
• Lead and contribute to proposals, proposal interview materials, and other business development materials.
• Build client relationships, promote Hatch’s services, and identify new business opportunities.
• Support staff development, management, and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in transportation or transportation planning; urban, regional, or city planning; or civil, marine, or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in land use or transportation planning, including planning studies, terminal capacity assessments, debottlenecking, and optimization studies.
• Prominent ability to execute and collaborate across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information, including technical details, clearly and effectively.
• An entrepreneurial “can do” mindset with the ability to work under real-world constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint essential); basic familiarity with ArcGIS and/or QGIS.
• PREFERRED: Knowledge of: Maritime industry, common cargo types (e.g., containers, Ro/Ro, bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo) and marine facilities (e.g., container terminals, cruise terminals, bulk material handling facilities, offshore wind support facilities, etc.). US freight transportation and logistics networks, including, specifically, the interconnection between North American ports and marine terminals, steamship lines, Class I railroads, and trucking companies.

Benefits

Base Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Why Hatch?

We are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed. We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.