TDM Planning Associate

Trilon Group • Los Angeles, CA

146d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Alta Planning + Design seeks a Planning Associate I for our Los Angeles, CA office. This senior-level position is a great opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation and who is interested in growing their career as a Planning Associate specializing in Transportation Demand Management (TDM) planning. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; 3+ years as a project manager, including managing project teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field of study.
• Expertise and experience in the field of transportation demand management, public transit, and/or active, non-motorized transportation.
• Strong interest in the field of transportation demand management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a general understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Business development experience and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, ArcGIS, or similar products.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in urban planning or similar field.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Expertise and experience in the field of New Mobility.
• Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
• Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable transportation or transportation demand management.
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
• AICP or TDM-CP.

Responsibilities

• Driving business development by cultivating client relationships, building industry partnerships, and contributing to Alta’s strategic growth.
• Leading complex, high-impact projects with a focus on meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering results.
• Facilitating stakeholder and community engagement to ensure inclusive and informed planning processes.
• Collaborating with our local TDM Programs team to support and assess the performance of Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) and ongoing TDM initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week.
• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Dental/Vision: PPO.
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation.
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%.
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start.
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees