Senior Transportation Planner — Mobility & Trails Lead

CME Associates; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Professional Development

Professional Memberships

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West. The role emphasizes both technical work and planning leadership to improve mobility and quality of life through complete streets and shared-use paths.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in transportation planning, strong GIS skills, and experience presenting to clients and stakeholders. A competitive salary and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation planning and/or multimodal project development
• Experience managing active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects
• Strong understanding of current national and local guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Proficiency in GIS and/or transportation planning and analysis tools
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, studies, and planning documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences
• Ability to work across multiple phases of planning projects
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the 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 and play a key role in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Communicate technical information clearly through strong 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

Public engagement

GIS

Team leadership

Communication

Multimodal planning

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

Transportation planning tools

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West. The role emphasizes both technical work and planning leadership to improve mobility and quality of life through complete streets and shared-use paths.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in transportation planning, strong GIS skills, and experience presenting to clients and stakeholders. A competitive salary and robust benefits are offered.