Traffic Planner
Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner (PE or AICP Track)
Location: Houston, TX (Growth Market)
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 + full benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a senior Traffic Engineer / Transportation Planner to help lead the firm's expansion beyond major event planning into traditional transportation and mobility work across Texas. This is a high‑impact, growth‑oriented role with a clear long‑term path to Houston office leadership for the right individual.
This position is ideal for a consultant who thrives in a collaborative, no‑ego environment, takes pride in technical excellence and visualization, and wants the freedom to help shape both projects and people.
Strategic Focus Areas
You will play a key role in expanding and delivering work across:
- TxDOT transportation projects
- County and municipal transportation planning
- Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA/TIAS)
- Sustainable, multimodal, and livable communities planning
- Traditional traffic engineering and modeling supporting development and public-sector clients
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
- Lead and deliver Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) from scoping through final approval
- Independently sign and seal TIAs (if PE track)
- Perform and oversee traffic engineering and operational analysis, including modeling (Synchro proficiency expected without hand-holding)
- Support multimodal and livable communities planning efforts, including corridor studies and long-range plans
- Maintain high standards for technical quality, documentation, and visualization
Client & Team Leadership
- Serve as a primary client interface for public- and private-sector projects
- Lead and mentor junior engineers and planners
- Manage schedules, budgets, and consultant teams
- Contribute to business development and help grow the Houston market
- Collaborate closely with leadership on strategic growth initiatives
Ideal Background
Required
- 8+ years of experience in transportation consulting
- Background in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a hybrid role
- Proven ability to work independently and lead projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable in a client-facing, leadership-oriented role
Preferred (One or More)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - recently obtained or within the past few years
- Experience delivering and sealing TIAs independently
- AICP certification or strong multimodal / livable communities planning background
- Experience with HAC-style or regional transportation planning
- Demonstrated ability to manage consultant teams and mentor staff
Culture & Value Proposition
- Collaborative, people-first culture - no egos, no cut-throat behavior
- High expectations with strong support and trust
- Deep pride in technical quality and visual storytelling
- All training requests approved
- Annual London team-building trip
- Unlimited growth potential, including a future Head of Houston opportunity for the right leader
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $120,000-$150,000 (target range)
- 401(k): 6% company match
- Time Off: 5 weeks PTO + holidays + sick time
- Health Benefits: Strong, comprehensive coverage
Why This Role
This is more than a project role-it's a platform role. You'll help shape a growing transportation practice, influence culture, and build a Houston presence with long-term leadership upside.
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