Transportation Planner

Freese and Nichols • San Antonio, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be a Driving Force in Central Texas Transportation! Freese and Nichols is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Project Manager to help shape the future of transportation in Central Texas. This unique hybrid role blends transportation planning and traffic engineering with project management and business development — an opportunity to make a real impact while growing our presence in the region. Join our team in Austin or San Antonio, TX, and work with clients such as TxDOT, counties, and municipalities across the state. From multimodal corridor studies and traffic analyses to roadway design guidance and capital planning, you’ll have the chance to deliver meaningful projects that improve daily travel for Texans. This isn't just a project management role; it's an opportunity to lead and grow. Central Texas is a booming market, and Freese and Nichols is committed to investing in its future – and yours. At Freese and Nichols, we're dedicated to developing future leaders and technical experts through comprehensive training and mentorship programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil/Traffic Engineering, or related field.
• AICP Certification
• 6+ years in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering, with at least 2 years in project management.
• Planning: multimodal planning, corridor/special area studies, access management, parking, active transportation.
• Traffic: operational analysis, traffic studies, and design support.
• Software: Microsoft Office, GIS (preferred), GIS mapping, traffic/transportation modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM, or similar).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Prior consulting or municipal/DOT experience.
• Familiarity with TxDOT processes and design requirements.
• PE License
• Experience in marketing, client development, and proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery: Lead and manage transportation planning and traffic projects, including client communication, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality.
• Technical Role: Apply your expertise in transportation planning, multimodal mobility, and traffic analysis/design to support a wide variety of projects.
• Mentor and Inspire: Share your expertise and passion by guiding and training junior engineers. Help us build the next generation of transportation professionals.
• Drive Growth: Contribute to the expansion of our transportation practice by assisting in business development activities. Network, connect, and help us win new projects.
• Public Engagement: Support facilitation of public meetings, workshops, and presentations to City Councils and stakeholders.
• Innovate & Communicate: Develop high-quality reports, technical memoranda, and visually compelling documents that clearly communicate results.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong client relationships, become a trusted advisor and ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees