Multimodal Transit Planner

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry in Portland, OR is seeking a Transportation Planner who is passionate about transit planning, multimodal mobility, and improving how people move through communities. You will support transit corridor studies, mobility plans, and data-driven recommendations for safe and equitable transportation.

Join a collaborative, employee‑focused practice where you’ll work with engineers, planners, and public agencies, developing solutions from data analysis, GIS visuals, and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, or related field.
• 3–4 years of professional transportation planning experience in a consulting or public agency environment.
• Experience supporting transit planning or multimodal transportation projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in ArcGIS, MS Office, and related planning software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation planning projects focused on transit, multimodal mobility, and complete streets.
• Support corridor studies, parking plans, transit development plans, and mobility improvement strategies.
• Analyze transportation data, travel patterns, demographic information, and mobility trends.
• Participate in corridor studies, mobility hub planning, and first/last-mile connectivity analyses.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and public agencies to develop solutions.
• Research policies and regulations affecting transportation planning.

Skills

Transit planning

Multimodal mobility

Technical writing

ArcGIS

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visum

Synchro

InDesign

SketchUp

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry in Portland, OR is seeking a Transportation Planner who is passionate about transit planning, multimodal mobility, and improving how people move through communities. You will support transit corridor studies, mobility plans, and data-driven recommendations for safe and equitable transportation.

Join a collaborative, employee‑focused practice where you’ll work with engineers, planners, and public agencies, developing solutions from data analysis, GIS visuals, and clear