Transportation Planner

Freese and Nichols

. Lead and manage transportation planning projects for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, MPOs, and DOTs .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation planning and project management, with a strong focus on public-sector clients and the ability to produce high-quality reports and planning documents. Proficient in managing project schedules, budgets, and client engagement while mentoring junior staff.

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Transportation PlanningProject ManagementAICP CertificationPublic-Sector Client EngagementGIS Mapping

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningProject ManagementTraffic Operations AnalysisFiscal Impact StudiesRoadway Impact AnalysisDevelopment CodesCapital Improvements ProgrammingActive Transportation InitiativesUser Fee AnalysisUrban Design

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoringClient CoordinationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteGIS Mapping ToolsDatabase Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AICP Certification

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ClientsMPODOTConsulting Firm ExperienceMunicipal Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage transportation planning projects for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, MPOs, and DOTs
Support and deliver work related to transportation planning, active transportation initiatives, corridor and special area plans, capital improvements programming, roadway impact and user fee analyses, traffic operations, fiscal impact studies, and development codes and ordinances
Serve as project manager and senior planner responsible for research, analysis, documentation, meeting preparation, and day-to-day client coordination
Supervise and mentor planners and project technicians while directing work efforts and maintaining accountability for project outcomes
Produce clear, well-written reports and highly visual planning documents for technical and public-facing audiences
Support and participate in public meetings, workshops, City Council meetings, and public hearings
Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical quality to ensure deliverables align with client expectations
Lead regional business development efforts by identifying opportunities and contributing to project pursuits and proposal submittals
Travel as needed to support project commitments and client engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, traffic engineering, urban design, or a related planning field
10+ years of transportation planning-related professional experience
Strong understanding of public-sector, MPO, and/or DOT clients
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Demonstrated project management experience on transportation planning projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred: Master’s degree in transportation planning or urban planning with a transportation emphasis
Preferred: Experience working in a consulting firm or within a municipal or transportation agency planning department
Preferred: Experience with GIS mapping and database tools
Ability to travel as needed to support project commitments and client engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work