Transit Planner

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Transit Planner to join its Atlanta, Georgia team and contribute to large transportation and transit infrastructure projects. This is not a remote position.

The Transit Planner will lead transportation planning for transit projects, including commuter rail, bus rapid transit, light rail, and fixed-route and on-demand services. The role contributes 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. Work may involve short- and long-range transportation planning, public and stakeholder outreach, and technical analysis, with a high degree of multidisciplinary coordination.

Kimley-Horn describes a people-focused culture centered on clients, employees, quality, and employee development. The company states that its employee retention, benefits, and values have contributed to its placement on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of transportation-focused planning experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: corridor planning; general, specific, or precise plans; short-range transit plans; active transportation plans; multimodal concept design; transit operations and performance analysis; or traffic and bicycle/pedestrian analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation data analysis.
• 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 communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects.
• Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning for transit projects, including commuter rail, bus rapid transit, light rail, and fixed-route and on-demand services.
• Contribute to the marketing, management, and production of transportation and transit planning projects.
• Work on projects that may include active transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, transit plans, and circulation plans.
• Perform short- and long-range transportation planning, technical analysis, and related tasks.
• Oversee public and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and members of the public.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), and an 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 the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level