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Alta Planning + Design

In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around California and across the ...

CBRE

Transportation Program Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

You will have influence in crafting a seamless, sustainable, and elevated employee experience. You will drive engagement through innovative transportation solutions and data-backed strategies ...

Arcadis

Transportation Planner/Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We focus on developing sustainable transportation solutions that enhance mobility and improve ... quality of life for communities. Our work encompasses various aspects such as transportation ...

Trilon

Transportation Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career. In this position, you ...

Arcadis

Transportation Planner/Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We focus on developing sustainable transportation solutions that enhance mobility and improve ... quality of life for communities. Our work encompasses various aspects such as transportation ...

Trilon Group

Transportation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career. In this position, you ...

Trilon Group

Transportation Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90K - $111K/yr

This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career. In this position, you ...

Citian

Transportation Consultant

Washington, DC

Your expertise will help guide cities and states alike as they build safer, more sustainable transportation systems. Responsibilities: * Create a targeted strategy for Citian products and market ...

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How much do sustainable transportation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustainable transportation in the United States is $74,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed for sustainable transportation?

To thrive in a Sustainable Transportation role, candidates generally need a strong background in urban planning, environmental science, or civil engineering, with expertise in transportation systems and sustainability practices. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation modeling software, and relevant certifications such as LEED or PMP is often advantageous. Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills help individuals succeed in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments. These capabilities are vital for designing, implementing, and advocating for transportation solutions that effectively balance environmental, economic, and social considerations.

What does a sustainable transportation professional do?

A typical day in a Sustainable Transportation position involves a mix of research, data analysis, project planning, and collaboration with colleagues across urban planning, engineering, and government departments. Professionals often attend meetings to coordinate with stakeholders, review transportation policies, and develop strategies for more eco-friendly transit options. You may also conduct site assessments, prepare reports, and engage with community groups to ensure projects align with sustainability goals. This role combines office-based tasks with occasional fieldwork, offering a dynamic and impactful work environment.

What is a sustainable transportation?

A Sustainable Transportation job focuses on developing and implementing environmentally friendly transportation systems. Professionals in this field work on initiatives like public transit improvements, active transportation (walking and cycling), electric vehicle infrastructure, and policies to reduce carbon emissions. Roles may be found in government agencies, private companies, urban planning firms, and nonprofit organizations. The goal is to create transportation solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

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Infographic showing various Sustainable Transportation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,701 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Civic Data Analyst (Sustainable Mobility)

Alta Planning + Design

Seattle, WA

$67K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description
Alta Planning + Design seeks a Civic Data Analyst (Sustainable Mobility) for our Seattle office. This position is a great opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation and who is interested in growing their career as a professional working at the intersection of civic data and sustainability. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
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 225 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.

Day to Day
Serve as a technical expert and analyst across various disciplines, project types, and regions. Develop prototypes of repeatable analysis in R, Python, and GIS to advance place-based sustainable transportation solutions. Over time, foster an entrepreneurial approach to analysis through staff training, research, tool development, and custom web applications.
Engage across Alta’s disciplines to understand data analytics needs, priorities, and expectations, fostering a data-informed decision-making culture. Lead the development of new analytical products that align with the firm's objectives and the multidisciplinary nature of the practice. Collaborate closely with planners, designers, and engineers in tasks related to data analysis and visualization, ensuring the developed solutions bring valuable mobility insights and can scale organization wide.
Delve into data analysis and visualization components of client projects and R&D efforts, employing complex methodologies. Address mobility and access challenges through innovative analytical solutions, and articulate data-driven narratives effectively through reports, technical memos, and presentations. Be proactive in identifying labor-intensive processes and analysis, exploring avenues to streamline and automate them to create organization-wide value Work on a range of projects including active transportation plans, safety action plans, complete streets planning, safe routes to school, new mobility plans, and economic benefit studies. Each day, you will keep a community-focused perspective by pushing forward solutions that help communities inform narratives about people, address multifaceted community goals, prepare communities for change, and build a more just transportation system.

Qualifications
Required

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field with demonstrated experience in the transportation planning field, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering with some experience in the software development and/or data science fields.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R, SQL
  • Proficiency in Quantitative Analysis: A solid background in data analysis, cross tabulation, and data interpretation is essential. Candidates should be able to apply data driven techniques to inform evidence-based decision-making in planning and design contexts.
  • Strong understanding of databases, GIS, coding, and familiarity with transportation planning at an advanced level.
  • GIS Proficiency - both open-source (PostGIS, QGIS, geopandas, etc.) and the ESRI suite (ArcGISPro, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, etc.).
  • Ability to create informative data visualizations through code (e.g. D3, ggplot, matplotlib, plotly, kepler.gl, etc.).
  • Experience designing, implementing, and documenting analytical solutions using code. Ability to execute an analysis entirely with code.
  • Data specifications & database acronyms like OSM, MDS, GTFS, GBFS, GPS, CDS don’t scare you.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, similar products.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:
  • Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Math, or Social Sciences
  • 1+ years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity. You have experience working on responses to public sector requests for proposals.
  • AICP Certification.
  • Experience using Deltek VantagePoint.
  • Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
  • Demonstrated work of applied statistics or machine learning techniques to transportation challenges.
  • Basic familiarity with deploying analytical solutions over the web with the use of Flask, Django, Fast-API, Tableau, PowerBI, ArcGIS Enterprise, or R-Shiny.

What We Offer
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 Seattle is $67,000-$85,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
  • Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
  • Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
  • 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
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