Multimodal Transportation Planner
Trilon Group
$70,000 - $85,000 / year
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Description
TEI Planning + Design recently joined Alta to launch our first Texas office, located in the heart of Downtown Houston. The Houston team has worked across the mobility spectrum in Texas, including bicycle planning and design, sidewalk and trail design, signal design and traffic operations, transit planning, corridor planning and design, holistic mobility planning, and more! As transportation continues to evolve in our communities, so does our work.
About Alta
Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 250 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field
- Broad knowledge of multimodal transportation planning practices and trail design standards
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience (internships in related fields can qualify)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lead, prepare, and contribute to the preparation of plans, reports, memos, and presentation materials.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to independently work on multiple projects and complete tasks at a high level of quality.
- Ability to participate in public outreach or conduct site visits.
- Desire to collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred
- Basic understanding of ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Acrobat
- Ability to prepare graphics and maps
- Master’s degree in planning or related field
- Experience in a consulting environment
- Interest or experience in the active transportation field
- Membership in a professional practice organization
Benefits
Compensation
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values. Compensation The pay range for this job in Houston is $70,000-$85,000. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees: Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans Dental/Vision: PPO Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3% PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities #LI-MP1
About this role
Alta Planning + Design's Houston office is hiring a Planner I or II to work on transportation projects that span bicycle planning, transit corridors, trail design, and safety improvements. You'd evaluate data through site visits and assessments, develop multimodal recommendations using design standards, and help shape plans and reports that guide real community change. The role involves both technical work—mapping, graphics, and analysis—and public engagement, from workshops to pop-up events, alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
The position suits someone with a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field and 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships count). You'll need strong writing and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently. Experience with GIS, Adobe tools, or active transportation is a plus, though not required. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Downtown Houston, paying $70,000–$85,000 depending on your background, with comprehensive benefits including flexible scheduling (three days remote per week), 21 PTO days annually, and professional development support.
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