Transportation Planner

Transportation PlannerFreese and Nichols is seeking Transportation Planner in our Pearland, Texas Houston, Texas office. As Transportation Planner, you will manage and deliver complex public-sector transportation planning projects while actively supporting client relationships and business development efforts across city, county, MPO, and DOT environments.What You'll DoYou will work as a senior contributor and project manager within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment while delivering high-quality planning solutions that meet client goals and community needs.Lead and manage transportation planning projects for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, MPOs, and DOTsSupport and deliver project 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 coordinationSupervise and mentor planners and project technicians while directing work efforts and maintaining accountability for project outcomesProduce clear, well-written reports and highly visual planning documents for technical and public-facing audiencesSupport and participate in public meetings, workshops, City Council meetings, and public hearingsManage project schedules, budgets, and technical quality to ensure deliverables align with client expectationsLead regional business development efforts by identifying opportunities and contributing to project pursuits and proposal submittalsTravel as needed to support project commitments and client engagementQualificationsBachelor's degree in transportation planning, urban planning, traffic engineering, urban design, or a related planning field4+ years of transportation planning–related professional experience with a strong understanding of public-sector, MPO, and/or DOT clientsAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificationDemonstrated project management experience on transportation planning projectsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative SuiteMaster's degree in transportation planning or urban planning with a transportation emphasisExperience working in a consulting firm or within a municipal or transportation agency planning departmentExperience with GIS mapping and database toolsFreese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.