Transportation Planner, Aviation

Kimley-Horn Puerto Rico, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Transportation Planner, Aviation with over 5 years of experience to manage airport planning projects. This full-time role involves working creatively with clients and mentoring younger staff, while contributing to multi-modal transportation planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, strong communication skills, and experience with graphic software. Competitive salary offered alongside robust benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a related field.
• PE or AICP Certification preferred.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of airport master plans.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of transportation systems planning.
• Support all steps of a transportation planning project.

Skills

Strong writing/verbal skills

Detail-oriented team player

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Sketchup

InDesign

Illustrator

GIS/ArcView

Job description

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Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking an engineer or landside planner with 5+ years of experience to join their Aviation team! This is not a remote position.

Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to not only manage project production and directly interface with our clients, but become a trusted advisor to our clients, mentor younger staff, and help grow our Aviation team.

Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to assist with the development of airport master plans, statewide system plans, on-call aviation planning services, and support and collaborate with multiple project managers and team members in general planning tasks.

Responsibilities May Include

• Contribute to the production and delivery of multi‑modal transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Support all steps of a transportation planning project, including:
  • Initial data gathering and needs identification
  • Goals setting and visioning
  • Development of recommended strategies and design concepts
  • Prioritization and cost estimating
  • Development of technical and public‑facing documentation and presentations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a related field
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
• PE or AICP Certification preferred
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail‑oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Why Kimley‑Horn?

At Kimley‑Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley‑Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley‑Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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