Freese and Nichols Inc

Transportation Planner

Freese and Nichols Inc$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil/Traffic Engineering, or related field.
  • AICP Certification required.
  • 6+ years in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering with 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in multimodal planning, corridor studies, and active transportation management.
  • Proficiency in traffic operational analysis and design support.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, preferred GIS tools, and traffic modeling software.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage transportation planning and traffic projects, ensuring effective client communication.
  • Apply technical expertise in transportation planning and traffic analysis for diverse projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their professional development.
  • Contribute to business development and expand the transportation practice through networking.
  • Facilitate public meetings and engage effectively with stakeholders.
  • Develop high-quality reports and visual documents to communicate project outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring.
  • Access to impactful projects that shape community infrastructure.
  • Engagement with public and stakeholder outreach initiatives.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • 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.


Qualifications

  • 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.


Preferred

  • 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.


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