Transportation Planner

We are seeking a motivated and personable Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our transportation planning team in a consulting environment. This role supports a variety of client-facing projects, including corridor studies, mobility plans, and travel demand analysis, for public agencies such as the Texas Department of Transportation, MPOs, and local governments.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with an outgoing, proactive personality and an interest in client interaction and business development. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical work and building professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support corridor studies, subarea plans, and regional mobility plans
• Perform data analysis using transportation, demographic, and land use datasets
• Assist with travel demand modeling and scenario analysis
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables
• Develop maps and visualizations using GIS tools
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder coordination
• Support public outreach efforts and community engagement activities
• Assist with proposal development and business development efforts, including:
  • Preparing resumes and project descriptions
  • Contributing to technical approaches
  • Supporting pursuit strategies
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field
• Passed FE Exam and active EIT certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• 0-3 years of relevant experience (consulting or internship experience preferred)
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with travel demand modeling software (TransCAD, Cube, VISUM)
• Familiarity with Texas planning practices and MPO processes
• Exposure to data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Interest in client engagement and business development

• Outgoing and personable - comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative
• Interest in networking, relationship-building, and long-term client development
• Ability to balance technical work with client-facing responsibilities
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong collaboration skills

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.