Transit Planner

Kimley-Horn • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transit Planner to join our team in Montgomery County contributing to various, large transportation and transit infrastructure projects. 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. This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 6+ years of transportation-focused planning experience, which may include several of the following areas: Corridor planning, General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans, Short-Range Transit Plans, Active transportation plans, Multi-modal concept design, Transit operations and performance analysis, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Short and long-range transportation planning.
• Overseeing public and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Technical analysis.
• Multi-disciplinary coordination.

Benefits

• Performance Based Bonus
• 2-to-1 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).
• 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: Senior