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Transit Planner

Kimley-Horn
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2026
Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transit Planner to join our team in San Diego, CA contributing to various, large transportation and transit infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Has a strategic mindset and a passion for leading large transportation/transit planning projects.
  • Leading transportation planning for transit projects including Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and Fixed and On Demand services.
  • Collaborating with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and members of the public.
  • The selected candidate will contribute to the marketing, management, and production of transportation and transit planning projects; which may include active transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, transit plans, and circulation plans.
  • Various tasks may include short and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder outreach activities, and technical analysis.
  • This role will require a high degree of multi-disciplinary coordination.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
  • 4 years of transportation-focused planning experience, which may include several of the following areas:
  • Corridor planning
  • General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans
  • Short-Range Transit Plans
  • Active transportation plans
  • Multi-modal concept design
  • Transit operations and performance analysis
  • Traffic and bicycle/pedestrian analysis
  • Proficiency in analysis of transportation data
  • Experience communicating and working with clients
  • Experience managing projects and tasks
  • Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
  • Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
  • Self-motivated team player

Salary Range: $95,000 - 130,000

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 18 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.

Salary : $95,000 - $130,000

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