Transit Planner

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transit Planner to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (GA) contributing to various, large transportation and transit infrastructure projects. This is not a remote position.

About Kimley-Horn

• At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently.
• People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Has a strategic mindset and a passion for leading large transportation/transit planning projects.
• Leading transportation planning for transit projects including Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and Fixed and On Demand services.
• 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.

Requirements

• This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 4+ years of transportation-focused planning experience, which may include several of the following areas:o Corridor planningo
• General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Planso Short-Range Transit Planso Active transportation planso Multi-modal concept designo
• Transit operations and performance analysiso
• 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 Why Kimley-Horn?
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.