Transportation Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Nashville, TN is seeking Planning graduates to join our Transportation team in 2027, focusing on multimodal planning and corridor studies. This is an in-office role not remote.

You will contribute to transportation planning, GIS mapping, and stakeholder engagement, gaining hands-on experience with ArcGIS, Power BI, and graphic design tools while collaborating with senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, Urban Design, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in transportation planning.
• Interest in multimodal transportation, transit, land use, and community planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to synthesize technical information into clear, client-ready deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive transportation planning, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, and land use plans.
• Develop clear, data-driven planning materials through multimodal transportation analysis, GIS mapping, visual presentations, and technical writing to support project development.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, public workshops, community outreach events, and agency coordination meetings.
• Prepare technical memoranda, planning reports, presentations, and planning recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on transportation, transit, land development, and urban design projects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client deliverables

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, Urban Design, or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Adobe Creative Suite

Power BI

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Nashville, TN office focusing on Transportation in 2027! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive transportation planning, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, and land use plans.
• Develop clear, data-driven planning materials through multimodal transportation analysis, GIS mapping, visual presentations, and technical writing to support project development.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, public workshops, community outreach events, and agency coordination meetings.
• Prepare technical memoranda, planning reports, presentations, and planning recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on transportation, transit, land development, and urban design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy, Urban Design, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in transportation planning.
• Interest in multimodal transportation, transit, land use, and community planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to synthesize technical information into clear, client-ready deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Power BI and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with urban and graphic design applications (SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator) Experience supporting public involvement, stakeholder engagement, or community outreach efforts.
• Familiarity with travel demand modeling, transportation simulation, or transportation forecasting. Familiarity with urban design principles, placemaking, and complete streets concepts.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.