Senior Transportation Planner

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transportation Planner to join our team in Los Angeles, California (CA) contributing to various transportation and transit infrastructure projects. 

Responsibilities

• Has a strategic mindset and a passion for leading transportation planning projects.

• Collaborating with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and members of the public.

• The selected candidate will contribute to the marketing, management, and production of transportation and transit planning projects; which may include active transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, transit plans, and circulation plans.
• Various tasks may include short and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder outreach activities, and technical analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• AICP certification strongly recommended
• 10+ years of transportation-focused planning experience, which may include several of the following areas:o Corridor planningo General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Planso Active transportation planso Multi-modal concept designo Traffic and bicycle/pedestrian analysis
• Proficiency in analysis of transportation data
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Experience managing projects and tasks
• Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
• Self-motivated team player

Base Salary Range: 

• $120,000 - $150,000 
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Responsibilities

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Has a strategic mindset and a passion for leading transportation planning projects.

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Collaborating with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and members of the public.

- The selected candidate will contribute to the marketing, management, and production of transportation and transit planning projects; which may include active transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, transit plans, and circulation plans.
- Various tasks may include short and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder outreach activities, and technical analysis.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.