Transportation Planner

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Alternative work schedule program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Transportation Project Manager to oversee key transportation projects in Central Texas. This role combines transportation planning and traffic engineering with project management, allowing for significant influence on local infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, relevant certifications, and at least six years of experience in the transportation sector. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility with up to 40% remote work option.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering, with at least 2 years in project management.
• Experience in multimodal planning, corridor/special area studies, access management, parking, and active transportation.
• Prior consulting or municipal/DOT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation planning and traffic projects.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Support facilitation of public meetings and presentations.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Project management

Client communication

Multimodal mobility

Education

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

AICP Certification

Master’s degree in Transportation Planning or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Traffic/transportation modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM)

Job description

Overview

Be a Driving Force in Central Texas Transportation! Freese and Nichols is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Project Manager to shape the future of transportation in Central Texas. This hybrid role blends transportation planning and traffic engineering with project management and business development; candidates may work in Austin or San Antonio, TX, working with clients such as TxDOT, counties, and municipalities across the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation planning and traffic projects, including client communication, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality.
• Apply expertise in transportation planning, multimodal mobility, and traffic analysis/design to support a wide variety of projects.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and guide the next generation of transportation professionals.
• Contribute to the expansion of the transportation practice by assisting in business development activities, networking, and helping win new projects.
• Support facilitation of public meetings, workshops, and presentations to City Councils and stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality reports, technical memoranda, and visually compelling documents to communicate results.
• Build client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil/Traffic Engineering, or related field.
• AICP Certification.
• 6+ years in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering, with at least 2 years in project management.
• Experience in multimodal planning, corridor/special area studies, access management, parking, and active transportation.
• Experience in operational analysis, traffic studies, and design support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS (preferred), GIS mapping, and traffic/transportation modeling tools (Synchro, VISSIM, or similar).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Prior consulting or municipal/DOT experience.
• Familiarity with TxDOT processes and design requirements.
• PE License.
• Experience in marketing, client development, and proposal preparation.

Benefits

• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work.
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details on Benefits That Work for You).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.