Transportation Planner

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible PTO

Health coverage and 401(k) match

Holiday pay

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking a Transportation Planner to advance transit planning and multimodal mobility in Portland. You will contribute to public and private sector projects, collaborating with engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and public agencies to support integrated solutions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, policy research, and clear technical communication, with opportunities to lead planning reports and presentations in a collaborative, employee-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of professional transportation planning experience in a consulting or public agency environment.
• Experience supporting transit planning or multimodal transportation projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other related transportation planning software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation planning projects focused on transit, multimodal mobility, and complete streets.
• Support transit corridor studies, parking plans, transit development plans, and mobility improvement strategies.
• Analyze transportation data, travel patterns, demographic information, and mobility trends to support planning recommendations.
• Participate in corridor studies, transportation system plans, mobility hub planning, and first/last-mile connectivity analyses.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and public agencies to develop integrated transportation solutions.
• Research local, state, and federal transportation policies, and regulations.
• Utilize GIS and data visualization tools to communicate transportation planning concepts.
• Contribute to transportation impact studies and multimodal transportation analyses.
• Develop recommendations that improve safety, mobility, accessibility, equity, and community connectivity.
• Attend community outreach meetings, supporting presentations and materials development

Skills

Transportation planning

Technical writing

Communication skills

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public policy

Tools

Visum

Synchro

InDesign

Sketchup

Job description

At AKS , we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We are seeking a Transportation Planner who is passionate about transit planning, multimodal mobility, and improving how people move through the communities we serve. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public and private sector projects throughout the Pacific Northwest while working in a collaborative, employee-focused environment. This position is based in our Portland office and will support AKS’ growing transportation planning and traffic engineering practice.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with transportation planning projects focused on transit, multimodal mobility, and complete streets.
• Support transit corridor studies, parking plans, transit development plans, and mobility improvement strategies.
• Analyze transportation data, travel patterns, demographic information, and mobility trends to support planning recommendations.
• Participate in corridor studies, transportation system plans, mobility hub planning, and first/last-mile connectivity analyses.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and public agencies to develop integrated transportation solutions.
• Research local, state, and federal transportation policies, and regulations.
• Utilize GIS and data visualization tools to communicate transportation planning concepts.
• Contribute to transportation impact studies and multimodal transportation analyses.
• Develop recommendations that improve safety, mobility, accessibility, equity, and community connectivity.
• Attend community outreach meetings, supporting presentations and materials development

Who You Are

• A passion for delivering high quality transportation plans and studies.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public policy, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of professional transportation planning experience in a consulting or public agency environment.
• Experience supporting transit planning or multimodal transportation projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience preparing planning reports and presentation materials.
• Proficient in utilizing ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other related transportation planning software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with transit agencies, MPOs, counties, cities, or state DOTs.
• Proficient in utilizing Visum, Synchro, InDesign, Sketchup, and other related transportation planning software.
• Working towards obtaining professional EIT or AICP certifications.
• Familiarity with travel demand forecasting concepts and transportation modeling.
• Experience with transportation system plans (TSPs), corridor studies, or regional mobility plans.
• Experience facilitating public involvement or stakeholder engagement activities.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here’s what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work‑life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well‑being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.