Senior CA Transportation/Traffic Planner — Remote

NV5, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO and 401(k)

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner for our San Diego, CA office. This role can be remote but requires travel throughout California for meetings and site visits.

You will work on transportation planning and traffic projects, mentoring staff, and supporting business development with clients. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in California transportation/traffic planning and a CA TE/PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or advanced degree in City or Urban Planning
• Minimum of 7 years of directly related professional work experience; experience in California is a must
• Licensed TE or PE in California
• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, Simtraffic, VMT, TDM
• Excellent writing and business development skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Complete transportation planning and traffic design studies with limited supervision.
• Drive business development efforts with existing and prospective clients by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and fostering long‑term partnerships that contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.
• Assist with mentoring and training other staff.
• Perform QA/QC review on assigned projects.
• Prepare project scopes and proposal material. Assist with public involvement activities including the preparation of newsletters, presentations, and other public meeting materials.
• Complete research and data collection, including field surveys.
• Maintain effective and successful communication with team, co‑workers, and clients.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and of the highest quality.
• Represent NV5 at professional functions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

CA transportation planning

Business development

Excellent writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Urban Planning advanced degree

Tools

Synchro

Vissim

Simtraffic

VMT

TDM

Job description

NV5, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner for our San Diego, CA office. This role can be remote but requires travel throughout California for meetings and site visits.

You will work on transportation planning and traffic projects, mentoring staff, and supporting business development with clients. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in California transportation/traffic planning and a CA TE/PE license.