Senior Active Transportation & Trails Planner

CME Associates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead and support active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West. The role blends technical work with planning leadership, focusing on mobility, connectivity, and quality of life through trails and complete streets.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in transportation planning, strong GIS proficiency, andExperience working with state DOTs/MPOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation planning and/or multimodal project development.
• Experience managing active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects.
• Strong understanding of current guidelines for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Proficiency in GIS and/or transportation planning tools.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports and planning documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets.
• Manage corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, and planning documents for transportation and trail projects.
• Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way.
• Lead project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations.
• Assist with public and stakeholder engagement including meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Communicate technical information clearly through written deliverables and verbal presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Lead business development and client relationship efforts as appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public engagement

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

15+ years of transportation planning/multimodal project experience

Experience managing active transportation projects

Tools

ArcGIS

Transportation planning tools

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead and support active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West. The role blends technical work with planning leadership, focusing on mobility, connectivity, and quality of life through trails and complete streets.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in transportation planning, strong GIS proficiency, andExperience working with state DOTs/MPOs.