Transportation Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Austin North, Texas (TX) office focusing on Transportation in 2026! This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited program by Summer of 2026 in these majors:
• City and Regional Planning
• Urban Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Computer Science
• Other Related Major

Responsibilities

• Work with large transportation datasets (big data, travel behavior data, network data) to perform technical analysis using Python, GIS, and related tools.
• Assist in building and maintaining Python-based analytical tools and automated workflows that support scenario planning and performance-based evaluation.
• Prepare high-quality visuals, maps, charts, and storytelling graphics that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct spatial analysis and mapping in ArcGIS to evaluate multimodal networks, travel markets, and land use conditions.
• Participate in public and stakeholder outreach, including preparing materials, summarizing feedback, and supporting virtual and in-person engagement events.
• Apply strong critical-thinking skills to evaluate data limitations, identify meaningful insights, and propose alternative approaches when needed.
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows, enhance analysis, or deepen understanding of emerging transportation issues.
• Support team leadership by helping coordinate tasks, maintaining project organization, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees