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Judge Group, Inc.

Transport Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis. * Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support ...

AECOM

Transportation Planning

Oakland, CA · On-site

$78K - $93K/yr

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planning in Oakland, CA. Job Details: * Lead and manage complex transit and multimodal studies, including feasibility studies, NEPA/CEQA ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Engineer-Transport - IV

Richardson, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis. Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support ...

AECOM

Transportation Planning

Oakland, CA · On-site

$78K - $93K/yr

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planning in Oakland, CA. Job Details: * Lead and manage complex transit and multimodal studies, including feasibility studies, NEPA/CEQA ...

AECOM

Transportation Planning

Oakland, CA · On-site

$78K - $93K/yr

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planning in Oakland, CA. Job Details: * Lead and manage complex transit and multimodal studies, including feasibility studies, NEPA/CEQA ...

Paper Transport

Transportation Planner

Jacksonville, FL

$63K - $75K/yr

We are looking for a Transportation Planner who is a motivated self-starter and who isn't afraid of ... What Drives You?™ is the determining motivation behind everything we do at Paper Transport. We ...

Paper Transport

Transportation Planner

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$63K - $75K/yr

We are looking for a Transportation Planner who is a motivated self-starter and who isn't afraid of ... What Drives You?™ is the determining motivation behind everything we do at Paper Transport. We ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Engineer-Transport - IV

Richardson, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis. ?Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support full ...

Arcadis

Transportation Planning Intern

Irvine, CA · On-site

$26.95 - $40.43/hr

Role Description Arcadis is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Transportation Planning Intern to join our innovative and collaborative team in Irvine, CA. As part of our interdisciplinary Mobility ...

Arcadis

Transportation Planning Intern

Irvine, CA · On-site

$26.95 - $40.43/hr

Role Description Arcadis is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Transportation Planning Intern to join our innovative and collaborative team in Irvine, CA. As part of our interdisciplinary Mobility ...

VHB

Transportation Planning Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Transportation Planning Manager Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte ID 2026-6071 Category Planning Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview ABOUT THE POSITION ...

VHB

Transportation Planning Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

ABOUT THE POSITION Transportation Planning Manager | Charlotte, NC VHB's Charlotte office is seeking a strategic, experienced, and dynamic Transportation Planning Manager to lead and grow our ...

VHB

Transportation Planning Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Transportation Planning Manager | Charlotte, NC VHB's Charlotte office is seeking a strategic, experienced, and dynamic Transportation Planning Manager to lead and grow ...

VHB

Transportation Planning Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Transportation Planning Manager | Charlotte, NC VHB's Charlotte office is seeking a strategic, experienced, and dynamic Transportation Planning Manager to lead and grow ...

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How much do transport planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for transport planning in the United States is $80,821.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Transport Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transport Planner, you need a background in urban planning, civil engineering, or geography, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with GIS software, transport modeling tools (like SATURN or VISUM), and relevant data analysis systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement abilities set standout candidates apart. These skills enable effective development and implementation of transport strategies that meet both community needs and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by transport planners when balancing stakeholder interests in project development?

Transport planners often work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and private sector partners. One common challenge is reconciling conflicting priorities, such as environmental sustainability, budget constraints, and the needs of local residents. Successful transport planners use strong communication and negotiation skills to facilitate consensus, ensuring that projects are both effective and broadly supported. Being proactive in stakeholder engagement and transparent in decision-making processes are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Transport Planning vs Traffic Engineering?

AspectTransport PlanningTraffic Engineering
Required credentialsBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or TransportationBachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related fields
Work environmentUrban and regional planning agencies, government departments, consulting firmsTraffic management centers, transportation departments, consulting firms
Employer and industry usageFocuses on long-term transportation systems and infrastructure planningFocuses on traffic flow, safety, and operational improvements

Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering are related but distinct roles. Transport Planning involves developing long-term transportation strategies and infrastructure projects, while Traffic Engineering focuses on optimizing traffic flow and safety in existing systems. Both roles often collaborate but serve different purposes within the transportation industry.

What is transport planning?

Transport planning is the process of designing and managing transportation systems to ensure the efficient movement of people and goods. It involves analyzing travel patterns, forecasting future transportation needs, and developing policies and projects to improve roads, public transit, cycling, and pedestrian infrastructure. Transport planners consider factors like safety, environmental impact, accessibility, and economic growth when creating transportation strategies. The goal is to create sustainable, effective, and equitable transportation solutions for communities.
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Transport Planning Engineer-Remote

Transport Planning Engineer-Remote

C4 Technical Services

Tulsa, OK • On-site

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

???????Transport Planning Engineer III
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 year
Description:
The Transport Planning Engineer will fulfill a non-supervisory role within the CenturyLink Core National Network Transport Planning organization. The position will participate in and ultimately support the development of detailed network growth and evolution plans in support of the National Core Transport Network including but not limited to all elements of the core backbone network as well as subtending metropolitan networks in major cities where CenturyLink has a presence.
  • The output of the work will be a planning package that is directed to a field/design engineering team for implementation of the plan(s) through the procurement and installation of necessary network transport equipment.
  • A further responsibility of the position will be the judicious management and creation of all capital and expense budget approvals associated with the assigned project manifested through a monthly current estimate of expenditures on each funding package created.

Technical skills for the position include basic relevant engineering and /or planning experience in areas including interdisciplinary network transport, SONET, wave division multiplexing, central office common systems (power, common terminations, office infrastructure, alarms), outside plant and general telecommunications engineering principles as well as Federal, State, and Local regulations that govern the placement of Telecommunication Equipment.
  • Additional requirements include knowledge of network transport planning processes and associated data analysis principles including capacity management. A basic knowledge in one or more of the areas is needed as well as some practical technical experience working in the related function.
  • The incumbent will have working experience with mechanized systems designed to support transport planning and engineering processes including the Trunk Inventory Record Keeping System (TIRKS), CNDC ASPEN Portal, LCAM, Metasolv, Fireworks, and CORE or equivalent engineering systems.
  • This position will offer mentoring and training to peers, clients and employees of lesser experience and knowledge relative to transport planning and engineering.
  • This position will reflect a high level of professionalism in all activities and will exhibit a correspondingly high work ethic.
  • Handles generally short term projects, 1-6 months, and may involve some project management skills and leadership.
  • Competent computer skills.
  • Skills specific to the Transport Planning Engineer include accomplished written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills, patience in aiding less-experienced individuals as well as practical negotiation skills.
  • 1-2 years experience

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C4 Technical Services is a national privately held women and African American owned Staffing and Consulting company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are committed to maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit as we grow and help our clients grow. This gives us the ability to be flexible and responsive as we align with client organizations to help scale their IT, Infrastructure, Digital UX, Application Development, Strategy, and Telecom to increase and support their growing business needs. We have a deliberate commitment to a partner pipeline – always on the hunt for new technology and new solutions to problems, new and old. Our areas of technical focus include D365 Consulting, Microsoft O365, SCCM, SCSM, Cyber Security, Digital UX, UI Development, DevOps, Cloud, PMO, iOS, Android, Power BI, Data Visualization, Kafka, Python, Java, .NET, Chaos Engineering, Call Center, and Ransomware attacks.

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201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Little Canada, MN, US

Year founded

2013

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