Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner: Trail & Active-Travel Lead

CME Associates; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development

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. You will guide planning studies, manage teams, and engage stakeholders to improve mobility and quality of life.

The role emphasizes technical analysis, clear communication, and mentorship, with opportunities in business development and client relations.

Qualifications

• Degree in urban/transportation planning or related field.
• 15+ years in transportation planning and/or multimodal project development.
• Experience with active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects.
• Knowledge of guidelines for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Proficiency in GIS and planning tools.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work across planning phases and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning of active transportation facilities (shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, complete streets).
• Manage corridor studies, feasibility studies, NEPA/PEL-related planning.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and planning documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, ROW).
• Lead project management: scope, schedule, budget, quality control.
• Analyze mobility data to inform recommendations.
• Engage with public/stakeholders through meetings and presentations.
• Communicate technical information clearly in writing and talks.
• Mentor junior staff and foster team collaboration.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

15+ years experience

GIS proficiency

Strong written communication

Public/stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Client relationship building

Data analysis

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Planning or Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

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. You will guide planning studies, manage teams, and engage stakeholders to improve mobility and quality of life.

The role emphasizes technical analysis, clear communication, and mentorship, with opportunities in business development and client relations.