What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planning Analyst position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Austin North, Texas (TX) office focusing on Transportation in 2026! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited program by Summer of 2026 in these majors:
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
Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Austin North, Texas (TX) office focusing on Transportation in 2026! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Work with large transportation datasets (big data, travel behavior data, network data) to perform technical analysis using Python, GIS, and related tools.
- Assist in building and maintaining Python-based analytical tools and automated workflows that support scenario planning and performance-based evaluation.
- Prepare high-quality visuals, maps, charts, and storytelling graphics that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Conduct spatial analysis and mapping in ArcGIS to evaluate multimodal networks, travel markets, and land use conditions.
- Participate in public and stakeholder outreach, including preparing materials, summarizing feedback, and supporting virtual and in-person engagement events.
- Apply strong critical-thinking skills to evaluate data limitations, identify meaningful insights, and propose alternative approaches when needed.
- Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows, enhance analysis, or deepen understanding of emerging transportation issues.
- Support team leadership by helping coordinate tasks, maintaining project organization, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited program by Summer of 2026 in these majors:
- City and Regional Planning
- Urban Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Computer Science
- Other Related Major
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.