Senior Transit Planner - Multi-Modal Corridor Lead

Kimley-Horn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transit Planner to lead large transportation and transit planning projects. You will collaborate with municipalities, regional entities, and transit agencies, contributing to marketing, management, and production across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leading transit projects (Commuter Rail, BRT, Light Rail), stakeholder outreach, and delivering comprehensive planning studies with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 4+ years of transportation-focused planning experience.
• Experience communicating with clients and conducting public outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning for transit projects including Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and Fixed and On Demand services.
• Coordinate with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and the public.
• Contribute to marketing, management, and production of transportation and transit planning projects.
• Oversee short and long-range transportation planning and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary tasks and ensure strong communication across teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Public outreach

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transit Planner to lead large transportation and transit planning projects. You will collaborate with municipalities, regional entities, and transit agencies, contributing to marketing, management, and production across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leading transit projects (Commuter Rail, BRT, Light Rail), stakeholder outreach, and delivering comprehensive planning studies with strong communication and organizational skills.