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Overview:
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Transportation Planner to join our team in Santa Clarita, California (CA)!
Responsibilities:
- Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transportation planning practice.
- Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transportation planning projects, including:
- Transportation mobility plans
- Multimodal corridor studies
- Safety action plans
- Transit studies
- Passenger rail studies
- Pedestrian and bicycle studies
- Parking and curbside management studies
- Electric vehicle plans
- Climate adaptation and resilience plans
- MPO studies, including Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
- Public engagement
- Grant writing
- Mentor and develop staff, provides leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.
- Lead project outreach activities including guiding the direction of public engagement, giving presentations, meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to explain the project scope, impacts, benefits, mitigations, etc.
- Assist clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
- Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Transportation Planning practice.
- Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
- Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of planning experience, including large capital transit infrastructure projects
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related
- Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Preferred
- Local and regional experience preferred
- Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
BASE SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $250,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.
Overview:
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Transportation Planner to join our team in Santa Clarita, California (CA)!
Responsibilities:
- Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transportation planning practice.
- Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transportation planning projects, including:
- Transportation mobility plans
- Multimodal corridor studies
- Safety action plans
- Transit studies
- Passenger rail studies
- Pedestrian and bicycle studies
- Parking and curbside management studies
- Electric vehicle plans
- Climate adaptation and resilience plans
- MPO studies, including Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
- Public engagement
- Grant writing
- Mentor and develop staff, provides leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.
- Lead project outreach activities including guiding the direction of public engagement, giving presentations, meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to explain the project scope, impacts, benefits, mitigations, etc.
- Assist clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
- Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Transportation Planning practice.
- Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
- Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of planning experience, including large capital transit infrastructure projects
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related
- Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Preferred
- Local and regional experience preferred
- Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
- A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
- Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
BASE SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $250,000
Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate transportation planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS software, particularly ArcGIS, for spatial analysis and mapping
- Experience or coursework in traffic modeling tools such as Synchro or TransCAD
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation planning regulations and processes
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, environmental documents, and grant applications
- Ability to present findings to public stakeholders and interdisciplinary project teams
Tips for Your Associate Transportation Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to planning software
Hiring managers for associate transportation planner roles scan for specific tools: Synchro, TransCAD, VISSIM, and GIS platforms like ArcGIS. List the ones you've used and name the project context, not just the software itself.
Highlight your AICP progress explicitly
If you're accumulating professional development hours toward AICP certification, say so on your resume with the number of hours logged. Many agencies treat active candidacy as a meaningful signal, especially for public-sector roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate transportation planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies with active TIP cycles
Metropolitan planning organizations release associate planner openings when their Transportation Improvement Program cycles begin. Watch for postings in late summer and early fall, when new federal funding rounds trigger hiring surges at MPOs and state DOTs.
Prepare a data-driven portfolio sample
Bring one concise work sample to interviews, a traffic study summary, a demand forecast, or a corridor analysis. Interviewers at consulting firms ask candidates to walk through methodology, so a one-page exhibit shows you can explain technical work to a non-technical audience.
Negotiate your title band, not just salary
Many agencies classify planners in bands like Planner I, II, and III. If an offer comes in at a band below your experience level, ask whether the classification can be reviewed. Starting one band higher affects your promotion timeline and long-term earnings more than a one-time salary adjustment.
Associate Transportation Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate transportation planners?
The companies hiring the most associate transportation planners right now include Toole Design, North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Schneider, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional consulting firms and state departments of transportation consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many associate transportation planner jobs are remote?
About 74% of associate transportation planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Consulting roles tend to offer more flexible arrangements, while positions at public agencies and MPOs more commonly require on-site or hybrid schedules tied to public meetings and fieldwork.
How do you become an associate transportation planner?
Start with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, geography, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience through internships at a planning agency or engineering consultancy. Develop proficiency in GIS and traffic modeling software during school. Pursue AICP candidacy early, as professional development hours begin accruing from your first qualifying job, and use each project to build a portfolio of technical deliverables.
How do you get hired as an associate transportation planner with little experience?
Focus your applications on entry-level titles at consulting firms and smaller MPOs, which hire new graduates more readily than large state agencies. Lead with coursework projects that mirror real deliverables, such as corridor studies or transit demand analyses. Certifications in ArcGIS or completion of a transportation planning studio course signal readiness. Informational interviews with planners at target organizations also surface openings before they are posted publicly.
What does the associate transportation planner interview process look like?
Most associate transportation planner interviews include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical panel with planners and engineers who ask about your methodology on past projects or coursework. Some employers assign a short take-home exercise involving data interpretation or a brief memo. Final rounds at public agencies often include a presentation to a broader panel and questions about your familiarity with local or regional planning priorities.
Where can I find and apply to associate transportation planner jobs?
You can find and apply to associate transportation planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching recently posted openings.
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