Transit Planner - job 1 of 2

Overview

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

We are seeking a mid- to senior-level Transportation/Transit Planner with a strategic mindset and demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex planning efforts. This individual will play a key role in advancing transit and multimodal transportation projects, collaborating with clients and communities, and contributing to the growth of our transit practice.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in the planning, management, and delivery of transit projects, with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Commuter Rail, and On-Demand services.

• Manage and contribute to a range of transportation planning efforts, including corridor studies, transit development plans, circulation plans, active transportation plans, and safety studies.

• Guide short- and long-range planning efforts, technical analyses, and multimodal evaluations.

• Collaborate with municipalities, regional partners, transit agencies, and community members to build consensus and advance project goals.

• Support clients with program management, capital planning, funding strategies, and policy development.

• Oversee stakeholder and public engagement activities, ensuring clear communication and meaningful input.

• Provide regular updates and recommendations to clients and agency partners while maintaining strong relationships.

• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

• Balance multiple priorities across concurrent projects while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) license or Professional Engineering (PE), or ability to obtain within one year preferred

• Minimum of 8+ years of transit-focused experience, which may include several of the following areas:o Corridor planningo General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Planso Short-Range Transit Planso Active transportation planso Multi-modal concept designo Transit operations and performance analysiso Traffic and bicycle/pedestrian analysis

• 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:

• $125,000 - $170,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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.