What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's is seeking a Transportation Planner with 2 years of experience to join the Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office!
Responsibilities
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
Kimley-Horn's is seeking a Transportation Planner with 2 years of experience to join the Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office!
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the production and delivery of multi-modal transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.
- Tasks and projects may include multi-modal corridor concept development, bicycle and pedestrian analysis and improvement concept development, multi-modal transportation analyses and design, transit operations planning and design, and community outreach.
- Support all steps of a transportation planning project, including:
- Initial data gathering and needs identification
- Goals setting and visioning
- Development of recommended strategies and design concepts
- Prioritization and cost estimating
- Development of technical and public-facing documentation and presentations
- Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors
- Perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members
- 2 years of experience in a related field
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as urban planning, transportation planning, or similar
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to write and communicate findings clearly
- Demonstrated experience in oral presentations and public speaking
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Working knowledge of ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and/or StoryMap
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
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.