Transportation Planner (AICP, PE & PTOE helpful)

Atlas; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Professional development resources

Flexibility for personal responsibilities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United States is looking for a Transportation Planner. This role involves developing transportation planning studies, analyzing data, and utilizing ArcGIS. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience. The job offers competitive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years transportation planning experience.
• PE and PTOE certification in Georgia preferred.
• Knowledge of MUTCD and AASHTO Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop planning studies and multimodal plans.
• Analyze transportation data including crash data and land use.
• Support public engagement and project management.

Skills

Transportation planning

ARC GIS

Technical writing

Data analysis

Public engagement support

Education

4-year degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Windows suite

VISSIM

RITIS

Syncro

Job description

About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description
At Atlas, we are providing transportation planning and analysis support for practitioners who are ready to do meaningful work. If you’re a Transportation Planner, you will develop transportation planning studies by analyzing data, utilizing ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro, supporting public engagement, assisting project management, and contributing to RFP proposals. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop planning studies, corridor plans, and multimodal plans
• Analyze transportation data such as traffic counts and volumes, crash data, socioeconomic and demographic data, land use and growth projections
• Utilize ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro
• Technical writing
• Support public engagement meetings and workshops
• Project management including managing the scope, schedule and budget for transportation planning projects
• Participate in creating proposals in response to RFPs that includes developing the scope and technical approach

You’ll thrive here if you

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or other closely related fields
• 3+ years transportation planning experience
• PE and PTOE in Georgia
• AICP preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Windows suite, ArcGIS, RITIS, Syncro, VISSIM, and other traffic software packages
• Experienced in writing reports
• Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO Guidelines, Highway Safety Manual, FHWA Regulations & Guidance, ADA Standards (PROWAG & ADAAG), GDOT Complete Streets & Policies Guidance, GDOT Traffic Analysis and Design Manuals, GDOT Environmental Procedures Manual, GDOT Driveway manual, GDOT Design Policy Manual, GDOT Project Development Process, and GDOT Plans Preparation Manual

What You Can Expect From Us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs, including internal certifications and tuition reimbursement for external credentials.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections and shared purpose.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

About The Job

• Career Level: Professional
• Employment Type: Full - Time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles), ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected by law.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or pay any referral compensation. Any unsolicited resumes are the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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