Graduate Transportation Planner

Alliant-Engineering,-Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing/ESOP

401(k) contribution

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. seeks a Graduate Transportation Planner to join a collaborative planning team that shapes how people move in communities.

You will gain hands-on experience across transportation studies, data analysis and multimodal planning while working with state DOTs, counties, cities and MPOs. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree or are pursuing one, with 0–4 years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or active pursuit in a related field.
• 0–4 years of transportation planning experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Motivated to learn and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation planning studies, corridor plans and mobility assessments.
• Support data collection, analysis and visualization of trends and performance.
• Contribute to multimodal planning for pedestrians, bicycles, transit and roads.
• Prepare technical reports, planning documents, maps and presentations.
• Support public engagement activities and stakeholder outreach.
• Research policies, funding opportunities and planning best practices.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Community Development, or related field

Active pursuit of related degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and employee success. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You’ll Have:

As a Graduate Transportation Planner, you'll be part of a collaborative Transportation Planning team helping shape the future of how people and communities move. Launch your career by gaining hands‑on experience on a variety of transportation planning projects while working alongside experienced planners and engineers. You'll collaborate with agencies such as state DOTs, counties, cities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and developers to develop innovative, data‑driven transportation solutions that support community growth and mobility.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with transportation planning studies, corridor plans, and mobility assessments.
• Support data collection, analysis, and visualization to evaluate transportation trends, travel patterns, and system performance.
• Contribute to multimodal planning projects involving pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and roadway networks.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, planning documents, maps, graphics, and presentations.
• Support public and stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, and community outreach efforts.
• Research transportation policies, funding opportunities, and planning best practices to support project development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Community Development, or a related field, or actively pursuing a degree.
• 0 - 4 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Motivated to learn, take initiative, and contribute to high-quality project deliverables
• Excellent technical, written, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS Pro or similar software).
• Familiarity with transportation planning principles, multimodal transportation systems, and public engagement processes.
• Experience creating maps, graphics, or data visualizations.
• Working knowledge of transportation planning or travel demand modeling tools.

Benefits:

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off‑Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We create a supportive workplace where everyone is empowered and given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.