Multimodal Transportation Planner

Trilon Group

. Work on transportation, trails, safety, and multimodal projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multimodal transportation planning and trail design, with strong capabilities in report writing, data evaluation, and public outreach. Proficient in collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multimodal Transportation PlanningTrail Design StandardsEffective Oral And Written CommunicationMicrosoft Word, Excel, And PowerPointArcGIS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign

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Hard Skills

Data EvaluationSite AssessmentsReport DevelopmentMapping SkillsGraphics Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipIndependencePublic Outreach Participation

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS ProAdobe IllustratorInDesignMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Urban PlanningTransportation ProjectsSafetyTrailsConsulting Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on transportation, trails, safety, and multimodal projects
Evaluate data and conduct site visits and assessments of roadway corridors, trail corridors, and school sites
Apply multimodal transportation knowledge and trail design standards to develop client recommendations
Participate in public outreach activities, including virtual and in-person workshops, site audits, pop-up events, charrettes, and demonstration projects
Use writing, research, mapping, and graphics skills to develop reports and plans
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
Attend team meetings and trainings
Develop technical expertise across multiple project types

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field
Broad knowledge of multimodal transportation planning practices and trail design standards
0–3 years of relevant work experience; internships in related fields can qualify
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead, prepare, and contribute to plans, reports, memos, and presentation materials
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently on multiple projects and complete tasks at a high level of quality
Ability to participate in public outreach or conduct site visits
Desire to collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary teams
Basic understanding of ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Acrobat preferred
Ability to prepare graphics and maps preferred
Master’s degree in planning or related field preferred
Experience in a consulting environment preferred
Interest or experience in the active transportation field preferred
Membership in a professional practice organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid work schedule with most employees working from home three days per week
Medical PPO or HSA plans
Dental/Vision PPO
Life insurance and AD&D coverage paid 100% by Alta, equal to base compensation
401(k) match up to 3%
21 days accrued PTO annually to start
11 company-paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually
Alta Gets Around benefit up to $900 annually
5-year travel award
Professional development opportunities