Senior Level Transportation Officer Jobs
Senior level transportation officer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of logistics strategy, regulatory compliance programs, and the cross-functional teams that keep operations moving. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 18% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like HDR, BKF Engineers, and Michael Baker International hiring at this level now.
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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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Senior Level Transportation Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level transportation officer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned complex logistics or compliance programs end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing multimodal operations, and driving process improvements across an organization gives you a clear edge. Certifications in transportation management or supply chain, combined with a record of measurable outcomes, strengthen your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level transportation officers?
Companies hiring senior level transportation officers right now include HDR, BKF Engineers, and Michael Baker International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large freight carriers, federal and state agencies, defense contractors, and logistics-intensive manufacturers that need experienced professionals to lead compliance and operational strategy.
Are there remote senior level transportation officer jobs?
Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence given the operational nature of the work. About 18% of senior level transportation officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in regulatory, planning, and policy-focused positions where fieldwork is not the primary function.
What makes a transportation officer role senior level?
Senior level transportation officer roles are defined by ownership of outcomes rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to set operational or compliance direction, manage or mentor junior staff, and interface with leadership, regulators, or external partners. The scope typically covers enterprise-wide programs, complex regulatory environments, or multi-site logistics networks rather than individual assignments.
Which industries hire the most senior level transportation officers?
Senior Level transportation officer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate at scale, face significant regulatory requirements, or manage high-volume freight and personnel movement that demands experienced leadership to maintain efficiency and compliance.